Review this week’s Learning Resources. Pay particular attention to strategies for analyzing qualitative data and for establishing the trustworthiness of a qualitative study.
Reflect on the qualitative research scenario you discussed in previous weeks.
Identify areas you need to build on and refine, and think about the specific sources of data needed to answer your research question.
Think about the data you would collect and how you would analyze it to produce meaningful findings that address the research question.
Consider the steps you would take to ensure that your study is trustworthy.
Alignment of scenario elements is important. See the Examples of Aligned and Misaligned Scenarios document, which can be downloaded from the Week 11 Learning Resources area of the classroom.
Discussion posts are pass/fail but have minimum criteria to pass. See the Discussion Rubric to ensure you understand the pass/fail criteria.
BY DAY 3
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.
Data Analysis Plan: Being as specific as you can, explain how you will analyze the data, and briefly discuss any concerns or issues with your analysis plan.
Trustworthiness: Explain how you will ensure trustworthiness in your qualitative study.
Note: Use proper APA format. If helpful, support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
