Research into this hypothesis has been lacking, so, in the context of a multi-centre research project, we wanted to explore to what extent ADs reflect the true wishes of the signatory using an open qualitative approach [ 13].
The strengths of the study lie in the open qualitative approach which was free from pre-selected items and the relatively broad cross-section of patients that made possible a comprehensive analysis of any patterns in the patients' receipt of information.
Data were collected using an open, qualitative interview [ 25] in the form of a dialogue.
Plexus aims to release a series of open datasets, including qualitative, quantitative and information on resources accessed by Grace users, to enable NGOs and local authorities to understand the country's mental health provision.
Some benefits of open science practices for qualitative inquiry include transparent documentation of the research process, opportunities for collaborative and pluralistic analyses, access to data across multiple research sites and from difficult-to-access settings and participants, and opportunities for teaching qualitative inquiry.
Our results begin with the quantitative findings followed by descriptions of the major themes identified in our qualitative analysis of open narratives.
Qualitative data consisted of open ended question responses (to which there was a response rate of 89/94, 95%), and a total of six focus groups, in which 41% (39/94) of students participated over the two year period.
A number of open-ended questions, providing qualitative data, were also included.
A qualitative approach is then applied (a combination of insights around efficiency gains of open data and real-life examples) and an estimate is reached.
The purpose of this paper is: (1) to review the state of open science practices within sport and exercise psychology, and (2) to discuss the implications of open science for qualitative inquiry.
