les 6 Flashcards
opening paragraph of this section contains the general problem of the study
statement of the problem
6 criterias for creating opening statement
use single and not compound sentences.
should clearly express the purpose of the study.
should include the central phenomenon.
should use qualitative words, e.g., explore, discover, and explain.
should identify the participants in the study.
should state the research site.
the book that statedthe criteria in making statement of the problem
The book of principles of Qualitative Research: Designing a Qualitative Study by Creswell and Clark 2014
pattern of statement of the problem
- to understand central phenomenon of study for participants
purpose’s focus
narrative
phenomenology
grounded theory
ethnographic
case study
criteria for general problem
must be in question form
define the population
identify the variables
2 types of research questions
central questions & sub-questions
These are the most general questions that can be asked
central questions
These questions subdivide the central question into more
specific topical questions and are only limited in number.
sub-questions
the questions must begin with —-
how or what
questions that are commonly asked
central questions
types of research questions
non-researchable questions & researchable questions
questions of value and are answerable
by yes or no.
non-researchable questions
are questions of opinions, perceptions, or policy
that are raised to accumulate data.
researchable questions
this types of research question formulates a clear, significant question
prepares the researcher for subsequent decision-making on research design,
data collection, and data analysis.
researchable questions
