hw2.

Design a Qualitative Study

Instructions

A template is provided below for this Signature Assignment. Using the template provided and

your relevant discussions from previous assignments in this course, with refinements from your

instructors’ feedback, as appropriate: construct a proposed qualitative research plan. Your plan

should reflect the features of qualitative research and the rationale for selecting a specific

research design. Remember to support your work with citations.

• Problem Statement (with recommended revisions)
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o Provide a clear justification with evidence on why this study is relevant to your field and

worthy of doctoral-level study. Support your efforts using 3 scholarly sources published
within the past 5 years to ensure relevancy. Remember, the problem statement should
reflect your degree type (applied or theory-based).

• Purpose Statement (with recommended revisions)
o Apply the script introduced in this course and your instructor’s feedback to produce an

accurate and aligned problem statement.
• Research Questions (at least two questions)

o The qualitative research query must be framed to deeply probe and investigate a
problem. How, why, and what strategies are the best terms to include in your research
question.

• Methodology and Design (with the rationale)
o Defend your choice to use the qualitative methodology to research your identified

problem. Synthesize 2 or 3 sources to support your arguments.
o Defend your choice to use a specific qualitative research design. Synthesize 2 or 3

sources to support your arguments.
• Data Collection (outline and defend)

o Explain how and why you will select participants from a specific population. Include
citations for the identified population, the sampling method.

o Describe data collection steps.
o Ethical protection of human subjects

• Data Analysis (include steps)
o Logically define the steps in data analysis
o Describe how the four elements of trustworthiness could be addressed

• References Page in APA Format

Length: 6-10 pages

References: 15-20 peer-reviewed resources.

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts

presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your

response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.