1. Describe the key interview inclusion criteria for your potential
participant(s).
This week you will begin to develop your qualitative mock study. For this assignment, you
will state the problem and purpose of your study, write a research question(s) and sub-
questions (if applicable), and review and analyze your alignment of these
components.Complete each section below.State the ProblemState the problem, including
the consequence(s) of the problem. Remember: Without a consequence, you don’t have a
problem; you have a situation. Write your problem on a new line below.Example: The
problem is [state the problem], resulting in [state the consequence]. Note: Be sure to
provide an APA formatted citation for this problem and reference(s) in the appropriate
section at the end of this document.Purpose of the StudyThe purpose statement describes
the goal of the study and includes the following elements: the purpose of the study, the
subjects/population who will participate in the study, the geographic location of the study,
and the research methodology used in the study. Write your purpose statement on a new
line below.Example: The purpose of this qualitative [research design] study is to [state the
purpose of your study].Research Questions Research Question The research questions are
overarching questions that will guide your qualitative study. Sometimes researchers
incorporate a single central research question, while other times, multiple research
questions are used. If a single research question is used, at least two research sub-questions
should also be included. See the CDS Dissertation Guide and Alignment Handbook in CDS
Central for some additional information and examples. Write your research questions on a
new line below.Examples of how research questions could begin:How…?..?In what
ways…?..?Review and Analyze your AlignmentNow review your problem, purpose, and
research question(s). Be sure that you have used proper qualitative word choices (as
discussed in previous weeks). Briefly explain how your problem, purpose, and research
question(s) align. Write your response on a new line below.