Reply peer 1: Qualitative research provides insight into a fact or situation that can be observed but is problematic or impossible to measure with numeric calculations and statistics (Pathak et al., 2013). This style of research examines issues such as beliefs, meanings, attributes, and symbols. The focus of this research is on words rather than numbers, the information stems from stories, and the approach is often exploratory and inductive.
The four design types are phenomenological research, grounded theory, ethnography and historical. Phenomenology is used to describe experiences as they are lived, there are not clearly defined steps to avoid limiting creativity of the researcher (Statistics Solutions, 2021). Grounded theory is performed for the purpose of theory development and the step occur simultaneously in a constant comparative process. Ethnography is used to describe a cultures characteristic. Historical describes and examines events of the past to understand the present and anticipate potential future effects, and idea is formulated after reading related literature and research questions are developed and data is collected.
Qualitative Example:
What are the stages of grief experienced and labeled as in family members who lose loved one in the hospital?
This is an example of historical because it uses the experiences of previous family members who have been in this situation and observed their emotional stages after losing a loved one. Historically people have displayed denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance as typical labels.
Reply peer 2: Qualitative question:
What is the living experience of a teenager who suffers from obesity?
According to Schmidt & Brown (2019), qualitative research is the understanding of the sampling by understanding the uniqueness of the situation. Collecting data, by either performing in-depth interviews, direct observation and utilizing artifacts such as written document, photographs and physical objects of a selected group of six to eight participants. Analyzing and Interpreting data which involves description, data reduction, analysis and interpretation. Evaluating findings by using four essential components, Credibility, Transferability, Dependability and Confirmation
Characteristics of a qualitative research are those that focuses on words and the understanding thus providing meaning. Such as telling stories, describing events and examining contexts. Therefore, using an exploratory, and inductive approach (Schmidt & Brown, 2019, p. 222).
Schmidt & Brown (2019), state that qualitative data includes understanding sampling as well as collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
The four qualitative research designs are:
- Phenomenological Research: Studying the Lived Experience
- Grounded Theory Research: Creating Theory Through Induction
- Ethnographic Research: Understanding Culture
- Historical Research: Learning from the Past
When performing a research topic designed to answer my question of What is life like for an obese teenager? I would choose the Phenomenological Research: Studying the Lived Experience because this method focuses on the unique experiences of individuals. This type of research will allow me to know the perspective on the everyday life of a small group of teenagers. Each participant will have a different experience, different point of view and their concept of living with obesity. I would conduct fieldwork which included interviewing participants on a one-on-one basis. Schmidt and Brown (2019) convey three interpretive research steps of phenomenology to be followed when utilizing this method: Thematic analysis, analyzing exemplar, and identifying paradigms (p. 323). Following the appropriate methods, I can collect the needed data to learn from the participant about their experience and how they live with obesity.
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