Instruction
Wk6Disc
Watch one video from the attached options
Two paragraphs that include the statement or question that focused your observation of the video segment and the results of your observation
One paragraph comparison of the open observation techniques and considerations you used last week to the directed observation techniques and considerations you encountered this week.
When appropriate, be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the reading(s) and/or video program(s) and use APA format.
Course Text: Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches
Review from last week, Chapter 7, `Data Collection`
Course Text: Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods
Chapter 5, `Designing Qualitative Studies`
This chapter focuses on strategies for designing specific qualitative studies. In the sections below, you will explore how to use samples effectively to answer the research questions posed by a study.
Units of Analysis (pp. 228-230)
Purposeful Sampling (pp. 230-242)
Sample Size (pp. 242-246)
Review from last week, Chapter 6, `Fieldwork Strategies and Observation Methods`