U2 Discussion 1 – Identifying Qualitative Inquiry Themes in Research

For this discussion, complete the following:

Readings

Use your Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods text to complete the following:

Read Chapter 2, “Strategic Themes in Qualitative Inquiry,” pages 45–84. Focus on recognizing the 12 themes of qualitative inquiry.

Read Chapter 3, “Variety of Qualitative Inquiry Frameworks: Paradigmatic, Philosophical, and Theoretical Orientations,” pages 85–168.  Note: This is an assigned reading in Unit 3. Due to the large amount of reading in Unit 3, it is recommended that you start reading this chapter now.

1. Summarize briefly the article you selected during the library search in this unit’s study.

2. Identify where you found the article.

3. Explain the theme as it is used in the article and as it relates to qualitative analysis.

4. Evaluate the theme you selected.

5. Discuss how you might apply the theme to a qualitative study. Be sure to provide your rationale for selecting the theme.

Design Strategies

Design strategies include the following themes:

Naturalistic inquiry.

Emergent design flexibility.

Purposeful sampling.

Data Collection and Fieldwork Strategies

Data collection and fieldwork strategies include the following themes:

Qualitative data.

Personal experience and engagement.

Empathic neutrality and mindfulness.

Dynamic systems.

Analysis Strategies

Analysis strategies include the following themes:

Unique case orientation.

Inductive analysis and creative synthesis.

Holistic perspective.

Context sensitivity.

Voice, perspective, and reflexivity.

U2 – Themes of Qualitative Inquiry

INTRODUCTION

Your Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods text discusses 12 themes of qualitative inquiry, each of which fits into one of the following three categories:

Design Strategies

Design strategies include the following themes:

Naturalistic.

Emergent design.

Purposeful sampling.

Data Collection and Fieldwork Strategies

Data collection and fieldwork strategies include the following themes:

Qualitative data.

Personal experience and engagement.

Empathic neutrality and mindfulness.

Dynamic systems.

Analysis Strategies

Analysis strategies include the following themes:

Unique case orientation.

Inductive analysis and creative synthesis.

Holistic perspective.

Context sensitivity.

Voice, perspective, and reflexivity.

Building Blocks of Qualitative Inquiry

These 12 themes of qualitative inquiry:

1. Relate to a strategy that provides basic direction.

2. Are vital for understanding the value of qualitative research and qualitative data.

3. Show that a qualitative approach is the most appropriate way to acquire particular types of information.

These themes might be considered some of the building blocks that can be used to develop strategies for conducting a qualitative inquiry. As building blocks of qualitative inquiry, they become integrated into the qualitative research

methodologies.

Reference

Patton, M. Q. (2015). Qualitative research & evaluation methods (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

OBJECTIVES

To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:

1. Explore the themes of qualitative inquiry.

2. Discuss how to apply an identified theme to a qualitative study.

3. Identify fundamental research philosophy assumptions (ontological, epistemological, axiological, and methodological) and their role in the qualitative research process.

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you progress through the course. Each boxcar provides information regarding the development of individual components of a research proposal.

Library Search

Use the Library to select a research article from the academic literature within your discipline that portrays one or more of the 12 themes of qualitative inquiry. You will use this article in the unit discussion. Copy the article’s persistent link so

that you can provide it in that discussion. Note: The persistent link will be different from the URL of the page on which you find the article. It is usually listed in the article’s detailed record or abstract. Refer to the Persistent Links and DOIs

library guide for further guidance.

Scoring Guidelines

1. Provides an annotated outline describing stakeholder identification and strategic planning process to a specific and realistic community issue, providing a rationale that justifies action and the expenditures of resources.

2. Provides an annotated outline identifying the practices of performing public issue needs assessments and problem factors, providing researched evidence to support the stance.

3. Provides an annotated outline describing problem concept, target population, and measurement levels of the needs based issue, providing researched examples to support the stance.

4. Provides an annotated outline describing systemic forces, SWOT analytic tool, and hybrid framework in support of public needs assessment and asset/capacity building processes, providing researched evidence to support the stance.

5. Provides an annotated outline demonstrating effective academic analysis through writing with good grammatical usage, APA style and formatting guidelines, and course content application in practice.

  

You must write a report on the application of an information system in a specific business. 

The task can be done alone or in pairs. If done in pairs, only one person should upload, but both names should appear clearly stated on the cover page.

You should choose a company or organization and investigate a particular information system used by it – the system could be an ERP, a transaction processing system, a CRM system, a POS system etc.  The work must include business name, sector it operates in and system used (therefore custom-built proprietary systems are not allowed). At the very least, the report must include the problem faced by the company, the software system chosen as a solution and how the system helped resolve the problem. The report could also include information on implementation duration, implementation process or difficulties encountered, possible staff issues faced (e.g. training, redundancy, ethical), post-implementation performance etc. The approach is that of a short case study.

· the word length should be between 1000 and 1250 words, excluding bibliography

· Marks will be awarded for evidence of extensive, relevant research around the topic, and deducted for incorrect citation. 

· Cover, Table of Contents, References and Appendix are excluded of the total wordcount.

· Font: Arial 12,5 pts. 

· Text alignment: Justified. 

· The in-text References and the Bibliography have to be in Harvard’s citation style.

150 words agree or disagree to each question 

Q1

Regression analysis is used to study the relationship between variables. An example of a real world scenario could be using regression analysis to understand how the value of a home is affected by variables such as number of bathrooms, number of bedrooms, and size. In this scenario, the dependent variable is the value of the home and the explanatory variables are the bedrooms, bathrooms, and size. I would use StatTool’s Regression tool to analysis the data. The value of R-square will indicate the variation of the home value as impacted by the three variables. If the value of R-square is closer to 1, I will know there is a good measure in the value of the variable’s coefficients. The coefficient output in the Regression Table will provide an estimate of how each variable will influence the home value. A positive coefficient indicates an increase in value, whereas a negative coefficient indicates a decrease. For example, if the coefficient for bathrooms is greater than bedrooms, I would consider adding a bathroom to the home to increase its value. Additional variables can be added to the analysis, such as the home’s location or amenities (pool, entertainment room, etc) to determine if they have much influence on the value of homes too. I would review how these additions change the R-square and standard error of estimate values.

Q2

Based on this week’s readings, it is imperative to understand how regression is analyzed and it requires the use of both an x-axis and y-axis on a graph. Simple regression is a relationship between two variables that create a straight line on a graph (Albright and Winston, 2017). Multiple regression is identifying a relationship between two or more variables (Albright and Winston, 2017). Whether one conducts a simple regression or a multiple regression, it is important to use a graph to detect a relationship between the variables that may not be obvious without a visual aid (Albright and Winston, 2017). Based on the amount of data that is required to conduct a multiple regression, proves that it may be better than performing a simple regression which limits the management in their decision-making and making accurate predictions.  

               A real-world example of a simple regression would be collecting data on the correlation between crime rate and poverty level across the United States. While the data would entail all different types of crime, which would be the independent variable, the dependent variable, in this case, would be the average poverty level for the United States. To perform a multiple regression, one must collect data to ensure the analysis is as accurate as possible. An example of a multiple regression would be collecting data that encompasses more variables, such as analyzing the crime rate and poverty levels across the globe. When considering crime rates over the poverty levels globally, the data should define the specific crimes committed and determine the poverty level for each country. The information gathered can aid in tourism updates, world health organization, world education services, and many other agencies and global organizations to focus on providing aid to lower crime while assisting those living in poverty. 

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References

Albright, S. C. Winston, W. L. (2017). Business Analytics: Data Analysis & Decision Making. Sixth Edition. Cengage Learning. Boston, MA.

n Week 1, you identified a need (such as new equipment, expanding curriculum, change in procedures, and so forth) that you want to address through the instructional curriculum you will create for your class project. You also provided a rationale concerning why the problem or need exists, outlined a goal for the project, and proposed instructional strategies. Each week is a building block as we move through the stages for planning instructional design to address the identified need. The purpose of this assignment is to document the planning process. Use the Internet to locate information that you believe will assist you with your project.

Instructions

Write a 2–4 page paper in which you:

• Develop a needs analysis for the identified need.
• Determine the learner characteristics for the identified need.
• Create a minimum of three instructional objectives. Write one objective from each of the following domains for the identified need: cognitive, behavioral, and affective.
• Create a procedural analysis flowchart that visually depicts your project, using Excel, Visio, or one of their equivalents such as OpenOffice or Dia. In the flowchart, identify the starting points, decision steps, and ending points related to the learning task. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length. You may also find MS Office diagram templates useful, or you may search for free template downloads. 
• Use your textbook, Internet, and/or the Strayer University Online Library to locate at least two reputable references (no more than ten years old). Appropriate academic resources include reputable websites, scholarly texts, and peer-reviewed articles. Wikipedia and other wikis do not qualify as academic resources. 
• Include charts or diagrams created in Excel, Visio, MS Project, a standard MS Office template, or one of their equivalents such as Open Project, Dia, and OpenOffice. The completed diagrams/charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted. 

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Conduct a needs assessment, learner analysis, contextual analysis, and instructional analysis related to an instructional problem. 

 

1. Assignment 2: Situation Analysis
   In this assignment, you will create an original Situation Analysis for one of four companies/brands. Each of the four companies you will choose from has been through numerous changes in recent years.
   Instructions
   1. Download the Assignment 2: Situation Analysis Template [DOCX] to your computer and Save As using the following identifier: LastName_FirstName_Week10_Assignment.
       
   2. Select one company/brand from the four choices below:
      • Mini Cooper
        • Clever solutions with iconic design encourage a life full of meaningful experiences. MINI unlocks the city, catering to your individual needs.
        • MINI is straightforward, sincere and authentic. MINI blends creativity with cleverness, offering an open platform for people, design and a vibrant urban life. MINI’s spirited attitude to life inspires people.
           
      • Samsung
        • “Inspire the World, Create the Future.”
        • The Vision 2020 is at the core of our commitment to create a better world full of richer digital experiences, through innovative technology and products. The goal of the vision is to become a beloved brand, an innovative company, and an admired company. For this, we dedicate our efforts to creativity and innovation, shared value with our partners, and our great people. We have delivered world best products and services through passion for innovation and optimal operation. We look forward to exploring new business areas such as healthcare and automotive electronics and continue our journey through history of innovation.
        • Samsung Electronics will welcome new challenges and opportunities with joy.
           
      • Dairy Queen
        • Mission: To create positive memories for all who touch DQ.
        • Vision: DQ—the world’s quick service restaurant.
           
      • Axe
        • Mission:
          • We’ve all been there. Been told that “a real man” wouldn’t do that or to “man up.” YAWN. The fact is that over half of us have been told that “real men” have to behave a certain way. Those outdated masculinity stereotypes might have been the norm decades ago, but times have changed, bro. You do you!
          • We linked up with Ditch the Label, an anti-bullying charity, to help stop bullying and shed those old expectations of masculinity once and for all. So far, we’ve supported 1,582,079 young people through some pretty tough times and we ain’t stopping there.
   3. Use this information as well as your own knowledge and research, to complete the Situation Analysis template. Additional research should include the use of the company’s website, the course textbook, and other online sources. Note: Do your own assessment on the business, do not go to the company website and copy their analysis.
   4. Submit the completed template via the Assignment 2 submission link.
   5. Formatting Requirements
      This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
      The specific course outcome associated with this assignment is:
   • Complete a situation analysis for a company.
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