This paper is a reflection and discussion on the major research projects you have engaged in throughout this course

Lysvette Rodriguez

Soc 303

10/10/2020

Dr. Daniel Boudon

Reflection paper

Qualitative research often employs one or three basic strategies for collecting data. The first strategy is field observation, which includes witnessing events and recording them as they occur; the second strategy involves questioning the participants directly; and, eventually, document analysis that involves reviewing written materials. Notably, selecting data collection methods depends on the types of data being collected and the qualitative research genre to be adopted. For instance, If an individual wants to examine the process of motherhood, he or she could interview women about what being a mother means (Saldana, pg 12).

The qualitative researchers frequently begin with overall preliminary questions and exploratory concepts. The research begins by collecting data, then observing patterns in the data before organizing them into a conceptual framework. Finally, it will resume data collection to both inquire and test their developing conceptualization. Notably, such a process may be repeated several times. The loop among the collection of data and data interpretation proceeds until Informational redundancy is reached. At such points, the development of fair analysis is experienced; essentially, further observations do not display any new information to expound or question the conceptual framework. The analysis stops on informational redundancy; an elementary technique is used to identify such points. For instance, the authors often declare an assumption that the readers will comprehend after taking an assumption.

The discourse in which the study is done affects the general results of the research; it is specifically significant in qualitative research. Qualitative research readers must identify the possible relevance of findings to their context. Deficient reporting of historical and social circumstances of a study makes it challenging for the readers to ascertain the possibility of transferring results with legitimacy (Russell et al.)

Work Cited

Russell, Cynthia K., and David M. Gregory. "Evaluation of qualitative research studies." Evidence-Based Nursing 6.2 (2003): 36-40.

Saldana, Johnny. Fundamentals of qualitative research. OUP USA, 2011.