In this assignment, you will evaluate two potential data collection methods for your qualitative research study. Each data collection method typically used in qualitative educational research has advantages and disadvantages, so conduct a forthright examination for how and why each method may be best used within your proposed study.

Figure 2.1. Common qualitative data collection methods used across qualitative educational research.

Assignment Instructions:

1. Identify whether you plan to gather data from human subjects or plan to gather archival/secondary data (or both).
2. After a review of Figure 2.1 and the Week 2 Resources, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of two data collection methods typically used within qualitative educational research and cite the relevant scholarly research guides to support your evaluation.
3. Summarize the benefits of both data collection methods to gather data for your specific educational problem of inquiry.

Length: 2-3 PowerPoint slides, not including title and reference slides

References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly research guides

Your slide presentation should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of your comparison between two selected qualitative research designs appropriate within the qualitative method and relevant to your research focus. Your presentation should reflect graduate-level writing and APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

https://methods-sagepub-com.proxy1.ncu.edu/video/introduction-to-qualitative-research-methods?clip=122178