For this week’s assignment, you will explore the University of Phoenix Library Dissertation Database and choose any qualitative dissertation dated 2020 and newer to review on a topic that interests you

QUESTION

For this week’s assignment, you will explore the University of Phoenix Library Dissertation Database and choose any qualitative dissertation dated 2020 and newer to review on a topic that interests you.
Complete the following worksheet encompassing the qualitative method, design, and alignment related to what you have learned so far in this class.
For each component (e.g., Problem Statement), you will need to provide evidence from the dissertation you selected to support your rationale, including the dissertation page number and relevant information to support the box checked in each category. Place your evidence below each table. Note: This worksheet is modeled after the Dissertation Criteria Assessment on CDS Central, which will be used to evaluate your dissertation in future courses.
Provide your name and the dissertation in APA format below.
Your Name:  Lakeisha Parker
Qualitative Dissertation Entry in APA format: <Cite the dissertation you selected here.>
Review the dissertation you selected, read each description in column one, and place an X in the appropriate column for each description (Met in the second column, Not Met in the third column, or N/A in the fourth) in the tables below.
 

Chapter 1
Problem Statement
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. The problem is clear, concise, reflective of the purpose statement, and is cited.
Evidence/Examples:
Purpose of the Study
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. The purpose is clear and aligns with the problem.
2. Research method and design are stated and are appropriate to the proposed study.
3. The study objectives are clearly stated.
4. Geographic location of study is identified without compromising confidentiality.
5. Quantitative and mixed method: Research variables are identified.
Evidence/Examples:
Population and Sample
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. Population(s) and participant sample size or other sources of proposed data are identified.
Evidence/Examples:
Nature of the Study
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. Discussion of the appropriateness of the research method (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed) is provided.
2. Discussion of the design appropriateness and how the design will accomplish the study objectives is provided.
Evidence/Examples:
Research Questions/Hypotheses
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. Research questions align with the purpose of the study. Research questions fully encompass the purpose; they are not broader or narrower than the stated objectives.
Evidence/Examples:
Chapter 3
Research Method and Design Appropriateness
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. The section elaborates on the Chapter 1 discussion of rationale for research method (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed) appropriateness, including a discussion of why the selected method was chosen instead of another.
2. The section elaborates on the Chapter 1 discussion of rationale for proposed research design appropriateness. Compares the appropriates of the proposed design to two or three alternate research designs. The discussions are supported by citations from methodological theorists.
3. The section includes a discussion of how the proposed design will accomplish the study goals and why design is the optimum choice for this specific research.
Evidence/Examples:
Research Questions/Hypotheses
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. The restated research questions and hypotheses are consistent with those presented in Chapter 1.
Evidence/Examples:
Population and Sample
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. Population: The section includes an elaboration of population information given in Chapter 1. Description matches the overview discussion given in Chapter 1. For studies without primary data, the section discusses the proposed sources of the study data, such as archival data.
2. Sample: The section includes an elaboration of information given in Chapter 1. The discussion supports the proposed participant number and how the sampling number was determined. For studies without primary data, the section discusses the proposed sampling of the secondary sources.
Evidence/Examples:
Informed Consent and Confidentiality
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. The section discusses how informed consent will be obtained from participants and describes any signed permissions already obtained.
2. The section describes how any confidential data will be stored and later destroyed.
3. The section discusses the process of removing identifiers from within confidential data.
Evidence/Examples:
Instrumentation
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. The section describes any instrumentation to be used to collect primary data such as qualitative questionnaires, interview protocols, or surveys.
2. The section discusses the role of the researcher.
3. The section includes a table to indicate how the instrumentation items align to the research questions or hypotheses.
Evidence/Examples:
Field Test or Pilot Study
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. Qualitative and mixed-method studies: The section describes the field test conducted on qualitative instrumentation and whether the results of the field test were used to revise the instrumentation.
Evidence/Examples:
Data Collection
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. The discussion provides a complete description of the processes to be used to collect any primary or secondary data and describes each phase of data collection process clearly.
2. The discussion includes how any participants will be recruited for participation and describes any permissions required to collect primary or secondary data.
Evidence/Examples:
Chapter 4
Data Analysis
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. The section discusses why the study is important and what this research may contribute to knowledge.
Evidence/Examples:
Results
Description Met Not Met N/A
1. Results are reported clearly. Any resultant themes are stated in short, complete sentences, and hypotheses testing results are stated in statistical terms and clearly describing whether the null statement was supported or not supported.
2. Qualitative themes are supported by sufficient examples of participant direct quotes.
Evidence/Examples

ANSWER

Chapter 1

Problem Statement

Evidence/Examples: In the introduction section of the dissertation, the problem statement should be clear and concise, reflecting the purpose of the study. It should be cited and ideally located in the introductory paragraphs.

Purpose of the Study

Evidence/Examples: In the same introduction section, the purpose of the study should be clearly stated and should align with the problem statement. It should also mention the research method and design.

Research Questions/Hypotheses

Evidence/Examples: In the introduction, research questions or hypotheses should be presented, and they should align with the purpose of the study.

Population and Sample

Evidence/Examples: Information about the population and sample size should be discussed in the introduction.

Nature of the Study

Evidence/Examples: There should be a discussion of the appropriateness of the qualitative research method and design in the introduction section.

Chapter 3

Research Method and Design Appropriateness

Evidence/Examples: In the methodology chapter, there should be an elaboration of the rationale for selecting the qualitative research method and design. It should also discuss why this method and design were chosen over others.

Research Questions/Hypotheses

Evidence/Examples: In the methodology chapter, the research questions or hypotheses should be restated and consistent with those presented in Chapter 1.

Population and Sample

Evidence/Examples: The methodology chapter should provide an elaboration of population and sample information, supporting the proposed participant number and sampling method.

Informed Consent and Confidentiality

Evidence/Examples: This section should describe how informed consent will be obtained and how confidential data will be handled.

Instrumentation

Evidence/Examples: In the methodology chapter, describe any instruments used to collect data, such as interview protocols or surveys.

Field Test or Pilot Study

Evidence/Examples: If applicable, discuss any field tests or pilot studies conducted on qualitative instrumentation.

Data Collection

Evidence/Examples: The data collection process should be fully described, including how participants will be recruited and any permissions required.

Chapter 4

Data Analysis

Evidence/Examples: This section should discuss the importance of the study and what the research may contribute to knowledge.

Results

Evidence/Examples: In the results chapter, the findings should be reported clearly, with qualitative themes supported by participant quotes if applicable.

By assessing your chosen qualitative dissertation against these criteria, you can evaluate its methodological and design soundness, alignment with the research questions and purpose, and ethical considerations. This evaluation will help you critically analyze the dissertation’s quality and relevance to your field of study.