RES724 Qualitative Methods And Design
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 Historically, “pure scientists” have viewed qualitative research as inferior to quantitative research. What is your opinion on this position? Explain your answer.
DQ2 How are the terms iterative, emergent, epistemology, ontology, and reflexivity used in qualitative research?
RES724 Qualitative Methods And Design
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 Describe the components of a phenomenological study and a case study.
What are the procedures and challenges the researcher faces when conducting these two types of studies?
How might you work to overcome those challenges?
DQ2 Imagine that a researcher has decided to conduct research regarding the 2016 murder of a student at Northern Illinois University. The researcher wants to explore how this shooting impacted students, faculty, and parents in light of a previous mass shooting on campus in 2012. What type of research design would be most appropriate? Why?
RES724 Qualitative Methods And Design
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 Discuss at least three different data collection methods used in qualitative research. When would they be appropriate?
What are the limitations inherent in those methods?
DQ2 What are the steps in the overall data collection process within qualitative research?
RES724 Qualitative Methods And Design
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1In qualitative research, the researcher is considered the primary instrument. How would you separate yourself from the actual study?
DQ2How does a researcher find people and places to study?
RES724 Qualitative Methods And Design
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 Discuss the pros and cons of using online video chat programs to conduct interviews as opposed to in-person or telephone interviews.
DQ2 Discuss some ethical considerations that are inherent when doing qualitative research. How might these considerations be addressed?
RES724 Qualitative Methods And Design
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1Discuss the issue of sample size in qualitative research. How might a qualitative researcher determine an appropriate sample size?
What influence does sample size have on transferability?
DQ2How might a researcher address issues of confidentiality in qualitative research?
RES724 Qualitative Methods And Design
Week 7 Discussion
DQ1 Explain the concept of rigor within qualitative research. How is rigor established within qualitative research?
DQ2 How can the various software programs assist in data analysis?
Discuss at least two different software programs and their overall benefit to analysis.
RES724 Qualitative Methods And Design
Week 8 Discussion
DQ1 Discuss the concept of researcher bias. What are some ways a researcher might address these issues?
DQ2 Why is having a research protocol and a research script important in qualitative research?