Summative Assessment: Designing a Qualitative Research Project – Final Mock Study Proposal

Designing a Qualitative Research Project – Final Mock Study Worksheet

In Weeks 4–6, you began developing pieces of a qualitative mock study. For this week’s assignment, you will combine revised Parts 1–3 and complete Part 4 of this worksheet to design a final mock study proposal. Be sure to complete and submit the entire worksheet and combine references at the end of the worksheet where indicated.

Part 1: Problem, Purpose, and Research Question Alignment

State the Problem

State the problem, including the consequence(s) of the problem. Remember: Without a consequence, you don’t have a problem; you have a situation. Write your problem on a new line below.

Example: The problem is [state the problem], resulting in [state the consequence]. Note: Be sure to provide an APA formatted citation for this problem and reference(s) in the appropriate section at the end of this document.

[Insert from Week 4 assignment, revised if necessary.]

Purpose of the Study

The purpose statement describes the goal of the study and includes the following elements: the purpose of the study, the subjects/population who will participate in the study, the geographic location of the study, and the research methodology used in the study. Write your purpose statement on a new line below.

Example: The purpose of this qualitative [research design] study is to [state the purpose of your study].

[Insert from Week 4 assignment, revised if necessary.]

Research Question

The research questions are overarching questions that will guide your qualitative study. Sometimes researchers incorporate a single central research question, while other times, multiple research questions are used. If a single research question is used, at least two research sub-questions should also be included. See the CDS Dissertation Guide and Alignment Handbook in CDS Central for some additional information and examples. Write your research questions on a new line below.

Examples of how research questions could begin:

• How…?

• What…?

• In what ways…?

• Why…?

[Insert from Week 4 assignment, revised if necessary.]

Part 2: Ethics

Role of the Researcher

Using your mock study topic as an example, explain the role of the researcher in qualitative research.

[Insert from Week 5 assignment, revised if necessary.]

Access to Participants

Think about what participants you might be interested in interviewing or observing for your qualitative mock study. Describe how you will gain access to these participants, including any relevant steps needed to gain permission to access these individuals.

[Insert from Week 5 assignment, revised if necessary.]

Ethical Considerations

Discuss any additional ethical considerations in your qualitative mock study. Think about aspects of confidentiality, credibility, etc.

[Insert from Week 5 assignment, revised if necessary.]

Part 3: Data Collection – Interviews

Position of Participants/Interviewees

Describe the key interview inclusion criteria for your potential participant:

[Insert from Week 6 assignment, revised if necessary.]

Interview Questions

Include 8–10 questions.

[Insert from Week 6 assignment, revised if necessary.]

Part 4: Nature of the Study and Proposed Analysis

Nature of the Study

In this course, we have discussed several qualitative research designs. For this week, refer back to your Week 2–3 Worksheet. Choose the qualitative research design that fits most closely with this mock study. Be sure to describe key characteristics of the research design and justify the rationale for why you believe this would be a good design fit with your study topic. Be sure to use sources to justify your points. 

Proposed Analysis

In Week 7, you learned about various forms of data analysis. Propose an appropriate form of data analysis for your mock study topic. Be sure to support your decision with sources.

References

<Cite references according to APA format here.>

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