Strayer University Qualitative Research Methods Matrix Worksheet
For this Assignment, you will complete the first half of the Qualitative Research Approaches Matrix Template, which is designed to allow you to compare and contrast qualitative research approaches.
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review this week’s readings, focusing on the differences among the following four types of qualitative research approaches:
Generic qualitative inquiry
Qualitative case study
Grounded theory and realism
Phenomenology and heuristic inquiry
Locate the Qualitative Research Approaches Matrix Template in this week’s Learning Resources.
Read the examples of research studies provided in this week’s Learning Resources.
Select additional readings that focus on specific approaches (some suggestions have been provided for you in the Optional Resources).
By Day 6
Complete the Qualitative Research Approaches Matrix Template for the four approaches highlighted this week. Some of the cells have been pre-populated with sample entries or with prompts to help you focus your comparisons.
