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Qualitative Mock Study Worksheet Part 1 – Research Alignment

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Qualitative Mock Study Worksheet Part 1 – Research Alignment

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 Problem

State 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 Study

The 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…?

· What…?

· In what ways…?

· Why…?

Review and Analyze your Alignment

Now
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.

References

<Cite references according to APA format here.>

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