Introduction to Research Methods
Summative assessment: Qualitative research
Answer the following questions. When answering the questions, use evidence from the article, as well as providing academic support (where and when relevant). Provide a reference list.
PAPER: Physical education undergraduate students’ perceptions of their learning using the jigsaw learning method
Nature of Research
- List four stages of the research process shown in the article (2 marks)
- Select two of the stages presented in your answer for Question 1 and explain what is meant by these, and how they are demonstrated in the article (6 marks)
- Name the type of research conducted in this research and explain why (2 marks)
Literature Review
- Present four purposes of a literature review (2 marks)
- Outline the strengths of the literature review in the article (6 marks)
- Explain two strengths of the aim and objectives of this research study (2 marks)
Methodology
- Justify why a qualitative methodology was selected for this research study (4 marks)
- Explain the weaknesses of qualitative methodology (4 marks)
- Why did the authors provide a detailed background to the participants (2 marks)?
Data Collection Methods
- Name the two data collection methods used in this research study? (2 marks)
- Why were semi-structured focus group interviews used as a data collection method? (4 marks)
- Why were reflective journals used as a data collection method? (2 marks)
- Name two other data collection methods that could have been used to fulfil the aim and objectives of this research study (2 marks)
Data Analysis
- Why was inductive data analysis and not deductive data analysis used in this research study? (4 marks)
- List and briefly explain the steps in conducting inductive data analysis (6 marks)
THE END (Total/50)
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