construct a data analysis plan for each of your chosen methodologies.

Proposed Data Collection
Sampling Strategy, Number Participants
The target population in this study will be about 12 to 18 women in different law enforcement positions in the country. The participants will be between 25 and 45 years old as people in this age group are more active in law enforcement, as described by Violanti et al. (2013). This sample size is suitable for getting the desired results in the study as it will also help save time. A study by Vasileiou et al. (2018) noted that a minimum of 12 participants in qualitative research is sufficient for data saturation identification of a suitable target group and selecting participants from a group is a crucial parameter to the success of a study. Finally, since this study focuses on cultural challenges, participant recruitment will incorporate different cultures across New Jersey. Participants recruited for this study will have to meet all the highlighted requirements, which is vital in helping achieve the study’s objectives.
Purposive sampling will be employed to recruit the study participants. Etikan et a. (2016) defined purposive sampling as a non-probability strategy where the researcher can choose the study participants based on their qualities. Therefore, the researcher will evaluate the target population to identify participants suitable for the study. Etikan and Bala (2016) add that purposive sampling entails identifying and selecting respondents based on their proficiency and knowledge about the study topic. Fiesler and Proferes (2018) clarified that in addition to knowledge and experience in the topic, it is vital to acknowledge the participant’s availability and desire to participate in the study. Singh and Masuku (2014) stressed that the need to use an appropriate sample size as incorrect sample size is likely to result in an erroneous conclusion in the study.

Recruitment
The next step is participant recruitment and the tools employed to obtain data from the participants. The process of participant recruitment and the subsequent data collection strategy has been complicated by the Covid-19, making it hard to engage the target groups due to health safety measures. Therefore, the researcher will seek to recruit this study’s data using the available online platforms. The process will start with participant recruitment, verification, and collection of data. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter will publicize the study among the target group. The link will include a small survey that asks for the participant’s contacts and age to ensure that the right target group participates in the research, and also and a brief research description and its significance.
The information obtained from the participants will include emails and participant’s phone numbers to enhance communication. The researcher will send emails to all people who will express their interest in the study to confirm their interest and recruit them for the next step in the study. The 18 participants will have to meet the inclusion criteria for the study (Appendix 3). The researcher will send the final email with the study objectives and semi-structured interview questions that the participants will be expected to answer. The interview dates will be scheduled with the participants through a video call platform like zoom and google meet. The participant’s feedback will be recorded and compiled in readiness for transcription.
Step-by-step Data Collection Process
Semi-Structured
This study will employ both structured and semi-structured interviews to collect data from the participant. Semi-structured interviews will be developed to engage the participants and get sufficient information from them. Adams (2015) defined semi-structured interviews as those that ask predetermined questions. The Covid-19 pandemic poses a significant threat in the event of human contact. Therefore, the interview questions are designed to allow the conclusive extraction of information. The researcher will have to settle for semi-structured interviews, which are reliable when the researcher seeks to understand the reasons for the participant’s attitudes and opinions on a particular study topic as described by McIntosh and Morse (2015). The interviews can explain ad build on their responses. Therefore, the study will include open-ended questions to ensure that the participants can explain their opinions without a face-to-face engagement. The researcher will include a brief demographic questionnaire to collect the participant’s demographic data. Some of the critical areas considered include the participant’s nationality and profession.
Structured interview
On the other hand, structured interviews can engage the participants and get their contribution to the study. Structured interviews are employed in survey research when the researcher seeks to ensure that the response to the interview questions is presented in the same order (Doody & Noonan, 2013). Unlike semi-structured interviews, structured interviews look for specific responses from the participants, which significantly affects the quality and type of research. The interview will entail close-ended questions. The researcher will test the participant satisfaction level with their roles as minority women law enforcers and how they think about their contribution to the profession. This will be done using a Likert scale where the participants will have five levels to express their satisfaction.
Methodology
The research methodology for this proposed study is qualitative research. A qualitative research method can facilitate open-ended explorations of phenomena, which allows researchers to use themes that arise in the course of the study (Yin, 2018). Qualitative research is typically used to conduct a study of human experience (Yin, 2018). As such, qualitative research is appropriate for exploring the lived experiences and perceptions of minority women in law enforcement of performance evaluations and barriers to success in their profession.
The research design for this proposed study is a phenomenological design. A phenomenological study is typically used by researchers to focus on the perspectives and lived experiences of study participants (Leedy & Ormrod, 2019). The focus of this study is the lived experiences and perceptions of minority women in law enforcement. Therefore, a qualitative phenomenological research design was selected.