Slides 7–9: Characteristics of Qualitative Research

• Summarize the qualitative research article.
• Explain the characteristics that make the study qualitative, including:
• Exploratory focus and natural settings.
• Subjective meanings and rich descriptions.
• Use of themes and inductive analysis.
• Highlight specific examples from the article (e.g., interview protocols, participant observations, coding methods).
• Speaker Notes: Provide insights into how the article exemplifies qualitative research characteristics.

Slide 10: Research Design Choices

• Discuss the research design used in each study (e.g., experimental, survey, ethnography, grounded theory, case study).
• Explain how the chosen design aligns with the method and the research problem.
• Speaker Notes: Highlight the connection between research methods, designs, and the types of research questions they address.

Slide 11: Justification for Research Method and Design

• Justify why the qualitative method and design were appropriate for the first study.
• Justify why the quantitative method and design were appropriate for the second study.
• Speaker Notes: Use evidence from the articles to support your explanation and connect the justifications to theoretical or practical considerations.

Slide 12: Comparison and Contrast

• Analyze the major differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs, addressing:
• Purpose and philosophical assumptions (e.g., postpositivist vs. constructivist worldviews).
• Data collection and analysis approaches.
• Strengths and limitations of each method and design.
• Use examples from your articles to illustrate the contrasts.
• Speaker Notes: Provide additional context and examples to support your analysis.

• Slide 13: Challenges in Using Each Method and Design

  • Discuss challenges researchers face when using quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., ensuring validity, managing data complexity).
  • Discuss the challenges researchers face when using the proposed research design.
  • Propose strategies to overcome these challenges.
  • Speaker Notes: Reflect on how these challenges could impact research outcomes and provide practical solutions.

  Slides 14–15: Conclusion

  • Summarize your findings, emphasizing the importance of aligning research questions, methods, and designs.
  • Reflect on how this understanding applies to your program of study.
  • Speaker Notes: Highlight key takeaways and connect them to real-world applications in your field.

  Slide 16: References

  • Include properly formatted APA references for the articles and any other sources used.
  • Speaker Notes: Briefly explain the importance of citing sources and how these references supported your presentation.

  Format your citations and references according to current APA guidelines. 

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