Grounded Theory and Ethnography Assignment Instructions

Each qualitative design is slightly different from the others; these differences are important for researchers to consider when selecting a design that is most appropriate for exploring their research problem.

After reviewing the Reading & Study material for the module, address the following in a paper in current APA format:

1. Provide a description of each design and when it is appropriate to use each design.

2. Describe 2 problems or challenges you might encounter when using each design.

3. Provide a problem statement pertaining to doctoral persistence of business students.

4. Craft 2 qualitative research questions; one that is appropriate for grounded theory, and one that is appropriate for ethnography.

5. Compose a purpose statement to address one of these research questions that aligns with the selected design (choose one).

Readings

Creswell and Poth (2018) Chapter 4: Five Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry

Creswell and Poth (2018) Chapter 5: Five Different Qualitative Studies