BTM7303 Research Methods Week 5

                            The study of racial and gender wage gaps in the US

For this assignment, you will build on your assignment from last week and further explore how you might examine your research problem using a qualitative methodology. The research study is above: Respond to the following questions:

• Please restate the research problem, purpose, and research questions you developed previously and incorporate any faculty feedback as appropriate.
• How might fieldwork and observation be used to answer your research questions? What role would fieldnotes play in this process? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using observation?
• How might interviewing be used to answer your research questions? Would you use face-to-face interviews or electronic interviews? Why or why not? Would you interview participants individually or in a group? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages to using interviews to collect your data?
• Discuss ethical issues to consider with these qualitative data collection methods.
• It is also important to consider how you might code the potential data you collect. Krathwohl (2009) lists 14 steps to consider in coding and analysis. Reflect how each step would apply/be used in the hypothetical research scenario you have been considering.

Be sure to use scholarly sources to support all assertions and research decisions.

Length: 5 to 7 pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy