Qualitative Research Methods MatrixSubmit in Week 2 Approach Disciplinary Roots Focus of Central Research Question Unique Terminology Primary Data Sources Sampling Issues Analysis Plan Guidelines References 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? Submit in Week 3 Approach Disciplinary Roots Focus of Central Research Question Unique Terminology Primary Data Sources Sampling Issues Analysis Plan Guidelines References 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 The italics text indicates example response. Modified from Patton, M.Q. (2014). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods: Integrating Theory and Practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications AGENCY VISIT—IDENTIFY A SOCIAL WORKER This week, you take the first important step toward completion of your Week 6 Assignment by submitting the name of the agency and social worker you intend to interview. The Assignment you submit here is straightforward, but the result of the choice is important. Your scheduled interview with a social worker in your community provides the opportunity to deepen your understanding of a social worker’s experience in the “real world.” You can connect your social work inspiration more directly to the field and to practice. Or, you may discover a new path or affirm the one you are on.