Qualitative Research Methods Matrix
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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 |
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Qualitative Case Study |
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Grounded Theory and Realism |
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Emergence of theory, inductive, theoretical sampling, constant comparison, open coding, axial coding, saturation, memo writing |
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Phenomenology and Heuristic Inquiry |
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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 |
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Select individuals who have directly experienced the phenomenon of interest |
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Systems Theory |
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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? |
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Ethnography and Autoethnography |
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Ellis, Adams & Bochner, 2011 Hoey, 2014 Rose, 1993 |
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Interactive and Participatory Qualitative Applications |
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Action research, co-researcher, participant-researcher, learning organization, dialogue, appreciative inquiry |
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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
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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