Table 3 Detailed research criteria (from Table S3 in[32])
From: Bridges, brokers and boundary spanners in collaborative networks: a systematic review
All study designs: | Ethnographic studies: | Social network studies: |
|---|---|---|
Appropriate research question | Description of study setting and context | Network boundaries clearly defined |
Details of study design given | Description of study methods | Level of analysis defined |
Description of sources for data collection | Adequate number of participants | Response rates given for whole network surveys |
Survey techniques described | Adequate observation period | Clear definition of tie relationships, direction and strength |
Description of analysis | Means of identifying brokers clearly defined | Appropriate means for identifying brokers |
Data presentation | Description of analysis | |
Discussion of results | ||
Study conclusions | ||
Clear definition of tie relationships, direction and strength | ||
Appropriate means for identifying brokers | ||
Description of analysis |