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SOP: Apply the SPIDER framework to structure a qualitative research question

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SPIDER Application

Apply the SPIDER framework — suitable for qualitative research.

HARD-GATE

Pipeline

  1. Precheck: Confirm the research is suitable for the SPIDER framework
  2. S (Sample): Define the sample / research subjects
  3. PI (Phenomenon of Interest): Define the phenomenon of interest
  4. D (Design): Define the research design (interview / observation / case study, etc.)
  5. E (Evaluation): Define the evaluation approach (thematic analysis / grounded theory, etc.)
  6. R (Research type): Define the research type (exploratory / descriptive / explanatory)
  7. Assembly: Assemble the components into a complete RQ sentence
  8. Output: SPIDER fill-in table + RQ statement

Output Format

S: [sample description]
PI: [phenomenon of interest]
D: [research design]
E: [evaluation approach]
R: [research type]

RQ: "How do [S] experience [PI], as explored through [D] and evaluated via [E]?"