Overview: Using the topic and research question you developed in week 1, you will design a qualitative instrument that could potentially answer your topic/research question if it were to be applied to a qualitative study. Keep in mind, this may take some stretching if you wrote your question leaning quantitatively. The purpose here is not to box you in but to ensure that you have a solid understanding of both methodologies.Directions:You will develop a word document to include:
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Rubric for Data Instrument.docx Rubric for Data Instrument.docx – Alternative Formats
Qualitative Instrument Samples.pdf Qualitative Instrument Samples.pdf – Alternative Formats
Your research question in the form of a qualitative question (if it was not already).
An instrument or protocol (interview, ethnography, focus group protocol, etc) that could be used to answer the qualitative version of your research question.
A one paragraph description/justification of how your chosen instrument/protocol is the best choice for answering the qualitative version of your research question.
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Overview: Using the topic and research question you generated in week 1, you will design a qualitative instrument that, if applied to a qualitative study, might potentially answer your topic/research question. Keep in mind that if you wrote your question quantitatively, this may require some stretching. The goal here is not to confine you, but to guarantee that you have a firm grasp on both techniques. Directions: You will create a word document that has the following information:
Examine the rubric and examples to ensure you grasp the assignment’s expectations.
Data Instrument Rubric.docx Data Instrument Rubric.docx – Alternative Formats
Samples of Qualitative Instruments.pdf Alternative Formats for Qualitative Instrument Samples.pdf
Your research question in the form of a qualitative question (if one was not provided).
