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A.3 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

22. Is the analysis methodology defined, including roles and review procedures?

23. Is a chain of evidence shown with traceable inferences from data to research questions and existing theory?

24. Are alternative perspectives and explanations used in the analysis?

25. Is a cause–effect relation under study? If yes, is it possible to distinguish the cause from other factors in the analysis?

26. Are there clear conclusions from the analysis, including recommendations for practice/further research?

27. Are threats to the validity analyzed in a systematic way and countermeasures taken? (Construct, internal, external, reliability)

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