Qualitative Research Analysis
Education
Qualitative Research Analysis, Part 1
Due in Module 8.
In Modules 7 and 8, you are learning about a variety of qualitative research designs and methods. For this assignment, you will create a 5- to- 7-page paper, not including the title and reference pages, analyzing each type of qualitative research design presented in the assignment steps and graphically illustrate the designs using an APA-formatted table or figure.
Step 1. Review
Review the qualitative research designs addressed in this module:
- Case Study
- Grounded Theory
- Ethnography
- Narrative
- Phenomenology
- Historical
Step 2. Research
Find a published dissertation or research study from a professional journal that used each of the qualitative designs listed in Step 1. You will use one dissertation or article for each of the designs for a total of 6.
Step 3. Analyze
Analyze each published work by addressing each of the following:
- State the problem, purpose, and research questions.
- Discuss the alignment between problem, purpose, and research questions
- Identify the qualitative research design used in the study
- Describe in detail the specific qualitative methods used in the study
- Discuss the rationale for the qualitative design and methods used in the study
- Discuss ethical considerations related to the study
- Suggest any changes or modifications that could or should be made for related studies
Your analysis should be an original analysis in your own words, with citations used as appropriate (e.g., to quote the research questions).
Step 4. Create
Using APA format, create a table or figure that graphically illustrates the six types of qualitative design.
Step 5. Submit
Submit your paper, including the table or figure in Module 8. The paper must follow current APA format with title and reference pages. In-text citations are required for any words or ideas that are not your own.
Please read the Assignment Guidelines (Links to an external site.) before you begin working.
