Quality and rigor of the concept mapping methodology: A pooled study analysis

• Published in: Evaluation and program planning Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 236 - 245
• Main Authors: Rosas, Scott R., Kane, Mary
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2012; Elsevier; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Benchmarking; Benchmarking - methods; Community based; Concept Formation; Concept Mapping; Data Collection; Data Collection - methods; Decision Making, Organizational; Estimates; Humans; Independent Study; Methodology; Parameters; Pooled analysis; Quality; Quality Control; Quality management; Reliability; Reproducibility of Results; Research Design - standards; Research Methodology; Statistical Analysis; Validity; Concept mapping; Validity; Benchmarking; Pooled analysis; Reliability; Quality

► We generate specific indicators of validity and reliability for a pooled sample of concept mapping studies. ► We describe the distribution, variation and parameters for each characteristic across concept mapping study phases. ► We examine the relationship between select study characteristics and q...