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Lincoln, Yvonna S.; Guba, Egon G. – 1982
The educational audit is suggested for assessing the process of inquiry for reliability and the product of inquiry for absence of bias. The inquiry auditor must review the inquiry processes to determine that they conform to norms of "good professional practice." He must review inquiry products to ensure they can be substantiated from…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Inquiry, Methods
Lincoln, Yvonna S. – 1986
This paper presents criteria for establishing the trustworthiness of naturalistic inquiries, and specific techniques to facilitate their achievement or determine the degree of their achievement. The following criteria are briefly described: fairness; and ontological, educative, catalytic and tactical authenticity. Explored in greater detail,…
Descriptors: Credibility, Data Collection, Educational Research, Epistemology