Critique of Qualitative Design
This week’s discussion entails a thorough evaluation of qualitative research, which will improve my skills of developing a qualitative study and using one for my literature review. The study’s question is a coherent extension of the purpose of the research, enabling a consistent sequence of ideas and coherence (Barbie, 2017). As a result, the study users have an easy time comprehending the details of the research. Further, the study’s question is the most appropriate question that addresses the needs of the study. The study question addresses the study’s problem fully, as it asks how former victims of child maltreatment experience being parents, which is the primary problem of the study (Roberts, 2014). Hence, the researcher chose the best question that best addressed the needs of the research. Moreover, the study’s question aligns with the study’s design, hypothesis, and data collection methodology, ensuring further coherence of the research, which enabled the researcher to have a smooth process of data collection.
The study’s question is in line with the study’s design. The researcher used grounded theory to respond to the study question, which sought to identify how survivors of child maltreatment experienced parenting. The research question also relates to the study’s central theme by aligning with the primary purpose of the study. Additionally, the study’s question commences with “how” which stimulates the investigator to develop a sound analysis of the study’s primary objective. Furthermore, the study’s question centers on a single phenomenon, enabling the researcher to have clear direction while conducting the research, leading to sound findings and conclusions (Barbie, 2017). The research questions also specify the research participants who are survivors of child maltreatment; however, the study’s question does not stipulate the study’s site. Finally, the study’s question contains an exploratory verb as it begins with the word “how”.
References
Babbie, E. (2017). Basics of social research (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Roberts, R. E. (2014). The child maltreatment survivor’s description of the process of becoming a parent: A grounded theory study. The Qualitative Report, 19(24), 1.