Week 6 – Assignment: Analyze Qualitative Data AND Week 7 – Assignment: Signature Assignment: Design a Qualitative Study

Instructions

Continue with the CITI training, which must be completed by Week 8.

For the Week 6 assignment, perform qualitative thematic data analysis using the three video transcripts (located in the Books and Resources for this Week section). The topic of the transcripts is Business Startups.

Describe your chosen approach to analyze the data from these three transcripts; support your chosen approach using references. Be sure to consider the type of data collected to create procedures for a comprehensive analysis. In your description, clearly define your approach to:

(a) organizing data

(b) coding and thematic development

(c) triangulation

(d) using software applications

Then identify at least three (3) themes you extracted from the three video transcripts. The number of themes will be based on your selected framework. For each theme:

(a) Label the theme

(b) Define the themes concept based on the interpretation of the data.

(c) Include a 2-3 direct quotes from the data that best represent how the theme is conceptualized.

As with all other assignments, your approach must be systematic, logical, fully explained, and supported with scholarly sources. Use the resources provided, and at least three other peer-reviewed articles to defend your research plan.

Length: 2-4 pages

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. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

Amankwaa, L. (2016). Creating protocols for trustworthiness in qualitative research. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 23(3), 121-127

Belotto, M. J. (2018). Data analysis methods for qualitative research: Managing the challenges of coding, interrater reliability, and thematic

Castleberry, A., & Nolen, A. (2018). Methodology matters: Thematic analysis of qualitative research data: Is it as easy as it sounds?

Connelly, L. M. (2016). Understanding research. Trustworthiness in qualitative research. MEDSURG Nursing, 25, 435-436

Jensen, E., & Laurie, C. (Academic). (2017). An introduction to qualitative data analysis [Video file]

Kristensen, G. K., & Ravn, M. N. (2015). The voices heard and the voices silenced: Recruitment processes in qualitative interview studies

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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)

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)

Apply the script introduced in this course and your instructors feedback to produce an accurate and aligned problem statement.

Research Questions (at least two questions)

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)

Defend your choice to use the qualitative methodology to research your identified problem. Synthesize 2 or 3 sources to support your arguments.

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

Data Collection (outline and defend)

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

Describe data collection steps.

Ethical protection of human subjects

Data Analysis (include steps)

Logically define the steps in data analysis

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. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

References

Amankwaa, L. (2016). Creating protocols for trustworthiness in qualitative research. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 23(3), 121-127

Belotto, M. J. (2018). Data analysis methods for qualitative research: Managing the challenges of coding, interrater reliability, and thematic

Castleberry, A., & Nolen, A. (2018). Methodology matters: Thematic analysis of qualitative research data: Is it as easy as it sounds?

Connelly, L. M. (2016). Understanding research. Trustworthiness in qualitative research. MEDSURG Nursing, 25, 435-436

Jensen, E., & Laurie, C. (Academic). (2017). An introduction to qualitative data analysis [Video file]

Kristensen, G. K., & Ravn, M. N. (2015). The voices heard and the voices silenced: Recruitment processes in qualitative interview studies

Richards, K. A. R., & Hemphill, M. A. (2018) . A practical guide to collaborative qualitative data analysis. Journal of Teaching in

Yakut ayir, M., & Sarita, M. T. (2017). Computer assisted qualitative data analysis: A descriptive content analysis (2011 – 2016)