The Five-Question Method For Framing A Qualitative Research Study: Redux
Format Type
Plenary
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
14-1-2021 10:45 AM
End Date
14-1-2021 11:05 AM
Abstract
The Five-Question Method was first published in 2003 and since that time has seen 18000 downloads. Given the changes in the field of qualitative research since then it now seems important to provide updates as well as lessons learned along the way. The Five-Question Method was originally designed as an approach to framing Qualitative Research, focusing on the methodologies of five of the major traditions in qualitative research at the time: biography, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, and case study. In this presentation two additional questions will be asked as related to narrative and heuristic research Asking Seven Questions, novice researchers select a methodology appropriate to the desired perspective on the selected topic. The Method facilitates identifying and writing a Problem Statement. Through taking a future perspective, the researcher discovers the importance and direction of the study and composes a Purpose Statement. The process develops an overarching research question integrating the purpose and the research problem. The role of the researcher and management of assumptions and biases is discussed. The Five-Question Method simplifies the framing process promoting quality in qualitative research design. In that regard discussions will center on building the research triad.
Keywords
Qualitative Research, Five-Question Method, Biography Research, Phenomenology Research, Grounded Theory Research, Case Study Research, Ethnography Research
The Five-Question Method For Framing A Qualitative Research Study: Redux
The Five-Question Method was first published in 2003 and since that time has seen 18000 downloads. Given the changes in the field of qualitative research since then it now seems important to provide updates as well as lessons learned along the way. The Five-Question Method was originally designed as an approach to framing Qualitative Research, focusing on the methodologies of five of the major traditions in qualitative research at the time: biography, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, and case study. In this presentation two additional questions will be asked as related to narrative and heuristic research Asking Seven Questions, novice researchers select a methodology appropriate to the desired perspective on the selected topic. The Method facilitates identifying and writing a Problem Statement. Through taking a future perspective, the researcher discovers the importance and direction of the study and composes a Purpose Statement. The process develops an overarching research question integrating the purpose and the research problem. The role of the researcher and management of assumptions and biases is discussed. The Five-Question Method simplifies the framing process promoting quality in qualitative research design. In that regard discussions will center on building the research triad.
Comments
I think a new and revised paper is in order.