Ethical Considerations in Qualitative Research Study Assignment

Assignment Task

For this assessment task, students will choose a research topic and plan a qualitative study to address the topic chosen.

The research plan must include the following components:

1. Background - Discuss the background for this qualitative study and provide a justification for why the research is needed (supported by high quality contemporary literature)

2. Research Question - State a qualitative research question on the selected topic that clearly identifies the study population and phenomenon of interest.

3. Study Design

A. Describe an appropriate methodology to address the research question for this qualitative study.

B. Describe the study population, eligibility criteria, study sample, sampling method and recruitment methods for this qualitative study.

C. Describe what methods you will use to collect and analyse the data for this qualitative study

4. Study limitations and rigour - Discuss the rigour/trustworthiness and limitations for this qualitative study (supported by high quality contemporary literature).

5. Ethical Considerations - Discuss the ethical implications for this qualitative study including vulnerable populations (such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) where applicable. This is to be supported by high quality contemporary literature and relevant state or national research polices.

Further instructions and an assessment template will be provided on the Canvas site under Assignments.

1. Describe what methods you will use to collect and analyse the data for this qualitative study.

Think about the following:

• Data collection instruments - interview, focus groups, observation, etc
• Method in which data will be collected eg online, face-to-face, telephone, written, etc
• When the data will be collected - single timepoint, multiple time points, etc
• Data analysis methods eg, thematic analysis, content analysis, narrative/discourse analysis

2. Study limitations and rigour (approximately 150 words): discuss the rigour/trustworthiness and limitations for this qualitative study (supported by high quality contemporary literature).

Consider:

• Identifying limitations to the study design
• Credibility
• Dependability
• Confirmability
• Transferability
• Authenticity

3. Ethical Considerations - Discuss the ethical implications for this qualitative study including vulnerable populations (such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) where applicable. This is to be supported by high quality contemporary literature and relevant state or national research polices.

• Think about:
• Is the population a "vulnerable" population
• Ethical aspects relating to
  • Recruitment
    ConsentRisk vs benefit
  • Community consultation (if appropriate)
• Ensuring privacy and confidentiality
• Data storage

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