Posted: July 21st, 2015

Research Application Paper #2 (RAP #2): Applying Knowledge of Qualitative Design and Analysis

A5: Research Application Paper #2 (RAP #2): Applying Knowledge of Qualitative Design and Analysis For this Research Application Paper, you must first read two articles. Compare and contrast these two articles in the following ways: 1000 words of ORINGIAL WORK. • Define and identify the designs in each article • Summarize the rationale of the design for each article. If no rationale exists, use your best guess as to why the author or authors implemented the design • Discuss how the author(s) collected data • Briefly state how each of the articles displayed the results; you should also make sure to identify the qualitative techniques of analysis • Lastly, write an initial critique about each article. Make sure to critique the core concepts of research outlined below as found (or in some cases not found) in the articles

o Research questions o Measurement and instrumentation (if applicable)

o Validity processes o Sampling procedures

o Ethical considerations