Qualitative Research Methods Matrix

Approach

Disciplinary Roots

Focus of Central Research Question

Unique Terminology

Primary Data Sources

Sampling Issues

Analysis Plan Guidelines

References

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Basic Qualitative Inquiry

Philosophy, history constructionism, phenomenology

· How can the experience of [an event, circumstance, program, a context] be described or explored?

· What is the meaning of [a process, program, or event] to the target individual(s) of interest?

· What “practical” knowledge can be learned?

Use of the words “describe,” “explore,” “experience,” and “meaning” in title and research questions

Interviews

Choice is a function of the question

Content analysis is a good choice as it is generic and exploratory

Elo et al., 2014 Merriam, 2009

Saldana, 2016

Worthington, 2013

Qualitative Case Study

Grounded Theory and Realism

Emergence of theory, inductive, theoretical sampling, constant comparison, open coding, axial coding, saturation, memo writing

Phenomenology and Heuristic Inquiry

What is the meaning, structure, and essence of the lived experience of this phenomenon for this person or group of people?

What is my experience of this phenomenon and the essential experience of others who also experience this phenomenon intensely?

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Social Constructivism and Narrative Inquiry

Select individuals who have directly experienced the phenomenon of interest

Systems Theory

How and why does this system as a whole function as it does?

What are the system’s boundaries and interrelationships, and how do these affect perspectives about how and why the system functions as it does?

Ethnography and Autoethnography

Ellis, Adams & Bochner, 2011

Hoey, 2014

Rose, 1993

Interactive and Participatory Qualitative Applications

Action research, co-researcher, participant-researcher, learning organization, dialogue, appreciative inquiry

Highlight indicates example response.

Modified from Patton, M.Q. (2014). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods: Integrating Theory and Practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications

Professor Yadira Codina

Miami Dade College - West Campus

American Federal Government

POS 2041

GROUP PROJECT

Topic: Presidential Campaign

Grade: College Level

Time: Collaborative Assignment and Campaign (3 hours)

Goal:

While working in this project, students will become familiar with the policies and issues of the political parties of the United States. Students will select five issues of their choice in the areas of foreign policy, equal rights, environmental issues, education and immigration. They will analyze and present their views as part of a Presidential Campaign.

Instructional Objectives:

1. Awareness of the two major political parties’ agenda.

2. Create a basic understanding of how to run a campaign.

3. Research and present the issues identified.

4. Understand the impact these 5 issues have on society.

5. Win the Campaign.

Assignment:

Groups of five students present:

1. Name of Political Party

2. Slogan of Political Party

3. Colors of Political Party

4. Agenda and policies based on the five issues

5. Collaborative Effort/Collaborative Grade

6. 20 minute presentation

7. Win the Election

MDC Outcomes:

1. Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading and writing.

2. Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate and apply information

3. Information Literacy

4. Global, Cultural and Historical Perspectives

5. Personal, Civic and Social Responsibility

6. Ethical Thinking

7. Natural Systems and the Environment

Environmental Issues considered: Global Warming, Water pollution, Air Pollution, Melting of the Ice Cap, Sea Level Rising, Architectural Restructuring and Rewriting of the Housing Code, Electric Cars/Alternative Fuels, Clean Water, Social Justice Issues, Indigenous Rights and Property, Religious Beliefs, Government Responsibility.

Conclusion: Incorporation of environmental issues into a political campaign to cover and address the various policies of our present government and student views and presentations incorporated into their campaign agenda. The connection between interdisciplinary issues is discussed and analyzed across a multitude of disciplines.

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