Humanities CHAP12 Pros & Cons of Observational Research & Qualitative Research Paper Pros and Cons of Qualitative Research To prepare for this discussion, read the instructor guidance, Chapter 12 by Levitt (2016), and Sections 3.1, 3.2, “Pros and Cons of Observational Research” and “Types of Observational Research” in Section 3.4 of the Newman (2016) textbook. View the following videos: Different Qualitative Approaches (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and When to Use a Qualitative Research Design? Four Things to Consider (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Then, determine from the list below your assigned qualitative research design based on the first letter of your last name: S-Z: Phenomenology Using the Research Methods research guide’s list of suggested articles, look for information about your assigned qualitative research design. You may also search the Library databases for articles about the research design. In your initial post: Evaluate the features of the design and what kinds of research topics it is suitable for.
Explain the data collection and data analysis methods used in the design.
Cite at least one scholarly/peer-reviewed article about the design and one published research study that used the design, for a total of at least two scholarly/peer-reviewed journal articles. Document your sources in APA style (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., with in-text citations and references listed at the end of the post. For additional guidance see the Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. resources from the Ashford Writing Center.