Qualitative Data Analysis

Part I:

Learning Reflections on Observational Methods

Identify 2–3 key learning points that are associated with using observation as a data-gathering process.

Be sure to address the following:

Provide an explanation of the learning point.

Explain how it will be integrated into your own research process.

Part II:

Artifacts or Documents as Sources of Data

• Considering your understanding of how artifacts or documents could be used as a primary source of data in research, explain 2 different types of documents or artifacts that may have relevance for your own area of interest.
• How would you approach the analysis of those documents or artifacts?

Within the context of your assigned reading, explain 1 possible interpretation process.