In this week’s readings, six of the more common qualitative designs are presented: basic qualitative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, narrative analysis, and qualitative case study. Each of these designs have a different focus, which results in variations in how the research question is asked. Data collection, sample selection, and analysis may also vary upon the selected design. Once the research problem has been identified, the research question stated, and the qualitative design selected, the researcher establishes what kind of data and how data will be collected. Interviews are the most common form of data collection used in qualitative studies; observations and data from documents and artifacts are also frequent ways of collecting data.
This week is only about the qualitative scenario. Repost, or build on or refine as needed, your qualitative scenario using the following headings and according to the italicized instructions given for each element:
Program of Study: Identify your specific program of study and, if applicable, your concentration area.
Social Problem: Briefly describe the social problem or phenomenon of interest. Typically, this can be done in 3 or fewer sentences.
Qualitative Research Problem: Complete the following sentence: The scholarly community does not know…
Qualitative Research Purpose: Typically, this is a 1-sentence statement addressed by completing the following sentence: The purpose of this qualitative study is…
Qualitative Research Question: Typically, this is a 1-sentence question unless you have more than one research question.
Theory or Conceptual Framework: Identify a specific psychological or sociological theory or specific aspects of a conceptual framework that guides the scenario. Briefly describe how the specific theory or conceptual framework guides your research question and will aid in interpretation of results.
Qualitative Research Design: Identify a specific qualitative research design. Do not use broad terms, such as descriptive design, exploratory design, hermeneutics, lived experience, and so on. Briefly describe how the selected design fits your scenario.
Qualitative Sampling Strategy: Be specific.
Sampling Criteria: Identify specific eligibility criteria for your sample, and briefly defend the need for the eligibility criteria.
Sources of Data: Identify specific sources of data needed to answer your research question, briefly describe how you would access the sources (e.g., recruitment of participants, artifact availability, and access), and briefly discuss potential access issues.
Qualitative Data Collection Method: Be specific.
Note: Use proper APA format. If helpful, support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
