Formulating a Qualitative Research Study

The process of formulating a qualitative research study is very similar to that of a quantitative research study. A qualitative research study, like its quantitative counterpart, begins with a broad topic of interest, which is then narrowed down to a specific research question or set of questions about which the researcher would like to gather data. As with all research, it is important for the researcher to identify an appropriate methodology to provide a focus for the procedures of gathering data in a qualitative study.

To prepare:

• Using      the Learning Resources as a guide, determine a qualitative research topic      that is of interest to you and applies to a clinical practice area.
• With      your selected topic, formulate at least one research question that could      serve as the basis for a qualitative research study.
• Consider      which of the following qualitative research methods would best address      your selected research question: phenomenology, ethnography, or grounded      theory. Why is that method appropriate?
• Anticipate      any issues (related to ethics, credibility, management, funding, etc.) you      might encounter if you were to engage in this research project, and      consider how you would handle them.
• Ask      yourself: What other qualitative methods could be used to address my      selected qualitative research topic? What are the strengths and weaknesses      of these methods?

By tomorrow Tuesday October 24, 2017 at 8pm, post a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format and at least 3 references (see list of required readings below). Include the level one headings as number below:

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

1) Summarize your selected qualitative research topic and research question(s) and identify your selected methodology for gathering data about the question(s). Explain why you chose that particular methodology and how it would be useful to the qualitative research topic you selected (see sample qualitative to select from below).

2) Identify and elaborate on the challenges (related to ethics, credibility, management, funding, etc.) you might encounter if you were to engage in this research project.