qualitative research standards – proposed revisions

MRIA – Ottawa ChapterMini-Conference

In with the New, but Keep the Wisdom

June 16, 2011

Qualitative Research Standards – Proposed Revisions

In with the New, but Keep the Wisdom

Reviewing the Qualitative Research Standards

Overview

Discussion Welcomed….

1Impetus to Change 2Key Areas of

Change

3Revisions &

Feedback

Impetus for Change

Background

1

2 Key Areas of Change

Broaden scope

2 Key Areas of Change

Broaden scopeTechnology

2 Key Areas of Change Broaden scope

Technology Inclusion of online technologies &

methodologies

2 Key Areas of Change Broaden scope

Technology Inclusion of online technologies & methodologies

Address privacy & confidentiality concerns

3 Revisions & Feedback

Review of Proposed Revisions to Qualitative Standards & Code of Conduct and Good Practice

PROPOSED REVISIONS TO:RULES SPECIFIC TO THE CONDUCT OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

MRIA CODE OF CONDUCT AND GOOD PRACTICE

Revised March 2011

Definition and Scope of Qualitative Research

Not Used for Selling Respect for Respondents

Non-Projectability

Role of Recruiting Screener Defining Recruiting Specifications

Default Recruiting Specifications

Recruitment of Children

Recruitment from Client-Supplied List

Notification of Respondent Expectations and Relevant Information

10.

Recruiters Must Ensure Respondents Comply with Specifications

Protection of Respondent Personal Information Information (PI)

11. Researchers/Moderators and Recruiters must ensure that all Respondent personal information that could identify a specific individual cannot be accessed by Clients and Observers. This includes, but is not limited to: last names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers. Any documentation or client accessible data that lists the research session Respondents should only identify respondents by first name and last name initial.

Respondent Consent/ Acknowledgement

Moderator Responsibility to Respondents Prior to Sessions

Taste Tests/Alcohol

Honoraria Signature Sheet for Honoraria

Qualitative Research Registry Primary Consideration To Be Given To QRRQ Participants

Report Contents Inclusion of Statement of Non-ProjectabilitySource and Author of Analysis

One Study

Facility Recordings Security of Recordings

Retention of Back-up Recordings andDouble Recording

Recording Release

Facility-Client Relationship

Security and Confidentiality of Study MaterialsConfidentiality of Client MaterialsConfidentiality of Client ListsNames Property of Recruiter

. Next Steps

Thank youAlana Richmanre:search re:sourcesalana@researchresources.ca416.925.2126 or 416.829.6512