An interrogative and reflective process

An underappreciated technique of giving shape and direction to research is through an interrogative and reflective process that is necessary to create intriguing qualitative research questions (Patton, 2015). However, poorly designed research questions have the potential to mislead the study at all following stages, even with the best research question. It is advisable to think about a personal stance regarding the worldview when creating a great study (Merriam, & Tisdell, 2015). First, the most important step in any research process is creating a thorough research question. A correctly crafted research topic directs the study and aids in the development of logical arguments. The primary goal or intent of the study is stated in a well-written purpose statement. It should be a single sentence, one that utilizes qualitative words, includes research purpose as well as present the central argument Patton, 2015. In addition, a good study question should be precise, clear and one that summarizes the gap under investigation.

The quality of the preliminary question affects whether or not the study will be approved, funded, or published. In a literature produce by Lewis, (2015), it is evident that the issue of qualitative question used as reflective procedure highlights the sharp point of a qualitative approach. The author states that the purpose statement, therefore, desires to articulate what the study wants to reveal about the perspectives and intentions of individuals involved in the societal interactions. In the article, ‘The Total World of a Fundamentalist Christian School’ the author utilizes qualitative research methods such as observations and interviews without making any assumption or hypothesis. The research purpose statement aims at securing non-quantifiable or descriptive data towards Baptist Academy. The author does not attempt to generalize the results to other schools thus a perfect example of qualitative research. The study’s purpose statement is precious, transparent, and objective thus providing the basis of a perfected research inquiry.

Part 2

A qualitative research question is, therefore, a precise, clear, single sentence statement that uses qualitative words to portray study objective and summarize the entire investigation. In the case of the article above, the author conducts interviews to students, teachers, parents as well as the entire community and spends 18 months observing to offer in-depth and comprehensive analysis of Christian schools as opposed to government-sponsored education (Peshkin, 2013). The author illustrates the school of choice as containing the institutional union of reason, an administration that supports teachers to enhance students’ discipline, committed parents as well as grounding students on positive moral values and behavior shaping environment. The author describes the school as one that seeks to prepare pupils for their future lives different from the ordinary secular planet while still cooperating in the same world .

The limitations for the study are an inescapable globe students live presently, limited cultural diversity and education provided on a one-dimensional argument (Peshkin, 2013). This factor totally disconnects teachers view on biblical interpretation from that of students that ultimately becomes counterproductive. A good example is students fail to argue against Darwin’s concept of evolution if they do not have any clue about the principle in the first place. The findings show that the chosen school (Bethany Baptist academy) ignores government rules for schools such as certification, minimum salaries for instructors and government assessments while executing essential volunteer duty for teachers. The research question used, the study objectives, the techniques utilized and the process pursued all add up to support a perfected qualitative research design.

Reference

Lewis, S. (2015). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. Health promotion practice, 16(4), 473-475.

Merriam, S. B., & Tisdell, E. J. (2015). Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. John Wiley & Sons.

Patton, M. Q. (2015). Qualitative research and methods: Integrating theory and practice.

Peshkin, A. (2013). Places of memory: Whiteman’s schools and Native American communities. Routledge.