For this assignment, you will continue to expand on your research project by specifically describing the research design for your project. This particular assignment will focus on describing the data collection and data analysis procedures for your proposed study, which also includes the recommended sampling method. In addition, you will describe the different types of methods you plan to use to ensure validity and reliability of the data collected. Required Reading: Gill, P., K. Stewart, E. Treasure, and B. Chadwick (2008). Methods of data collection in qualitative research: interviews and focus groups (pp. 291-295). British Dental Journal, volume 204. https://www.nature.com/bdj/journal/v204/n6/full/bdj.2008.192.html (Links to an external site.) Introduction to Research, Unit 6. University of Leicester (Canada). https://libweb.surrey.ac.uk/library/skills/Introduction%20to%20Research%20and%20Managing%20Information%20Leicester/index.htm Qualitative Research methods: A Data Collector’s Field Guide, Module 1. Family Health International (PDF File). Validity and Reliability in Qualitative Research (Power Point Presentation) Assignment: In a 4 page paper, please describe the characteristics of your data collection and data analysis plan. Specifically, address the following items: If your study is qualitative in nature, please include your sampling strategy (., snowball, quota, purposeful, theoretical?) and the reasoning behind the sampling method selected. Describe the specific approach you will use to collect your qualitative data (., focus groups, interviews, observations, documents, etc.) and why the methods to collect the data are appropriate for your study. Discuss the specific approach used to analyze the qualitative information collected and what is the role of saturation in the qualitative data collection process. Present strategies you plan to use to ensure validity and reliability of the data (., thick description, triangulation, etc.), specifically addressing how will you ensure that the data collected will indeed address the proposed research question(s). Compare and contrast two software tools available to support your qualitative data analysis process. Keys to the Assignment: Review the assigned readings and determine which method is best in addressing your research question. If a qualitative study is best, focus your methodological and analytical discussions around it. Keep in mind that qualitative and quantitative methods used different data collection and analysis techniques but when it comes to sampling, some of the strategies are applicable to both methods.
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