Data Collection & Analysis Case Study

Select a qualitative article from a peer-reviewed journal that utilizes a different qualitative research design than the article you selected for Case 1. (Hint: Work efficiently, locate an article that is relevant to a potential topic for your TAD.) In a 3- to 5-page paper:
Identify the research design.
Provide a summary and evaluation of the data collection – address the sampling strategy, sample size, types of data collected, and ethics.
Provide a summary and evaluation of the data analysisaddress data preparation, whether the data provides rich description, and appropriate and related themes.
Discuss how the researcher(s) address the validity of their findings.
Discuss how this article adds to your knowledge about the topic, research problem, or research process you are exploring for the TAD.

Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:
Assignment-driven criteria: Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
Scholarly writing: Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.
Quality of references and organization: Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, convey understanding of the topic, and shape the work.
Citing sources: Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.
Critical thinking/Application to professional practice: Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.

TAD (My Dissertation Topic): Hispanic Women Leaders in Higher Education

Article will be attached.

Readings
Module 3 – Background

Data Collection and Analysis
Ayres, L. (2008). Semi-Structured Interview. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 811812). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Morgan, D. (2008). Focus Groups. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 353355). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Maietta, R. (2008). Computer-Assisted Data Analysis. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 104109). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Memoing. (2007). In Thomas A. Schwandt (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry. (3rd ed., pp. 190191). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Coding and Themes
Coding. (2007). In Thomas A. Schwandt (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry. (3rd ed., pp. 3334). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Firmin, M. (2008). Themes. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 869870). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Validity
Gearing, R. (2008). Bracketing. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 6466). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Triangulation. (2007). In Thomas A. Schwandt (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry. (3rd ed., pp. 298299). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Sandelowski, M. (2008). Member Check. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 502503). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Auditing. (2007). In Thomas A. Schwandt (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry. (3rd ed., pp. 1314). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
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