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Dr. Edward Padama introduces a discussion on writing the methodology for qualitative research, suitable for high school, tertiary, and graduate students. He reminds viewers that qualitative research does not involve numeric values and focuses on topics that are not measurable.
The video outlines six key components of a qualitative research methodology: research method, research design, respondents/participants, sampling procedure, research instrument, and data gathering procedure.
The first step is to present the chosen research method, which should be qualitative in this context. This involves defining qualitative research conceptually, explaining its etymology and characteristics, and providing a rationale for choosing this method based on interest, relevance, and passion for the topic.
The second component is the research design, which must align with the qualitative method. Examples of qualitative designs include phenomenology, ethnology, case study, historical, and grounded theory. The speaker advises defining the chosen design conceptually and justifying its appropriateness for the study's problem, such as using phenomenology for lived experiences.
The third part focuses on identifying the study's respondents or participants. This includes stating who they are, how they were chosen, and the criteria used for selection. It is crucial to observe ethical standards by protecting the identity of participants, potentially through pseudonyms or numerical assignments, especially if they wish to remain anonymous.
The fourth component is the sampling procedure. The discussion highlights that qualitative research often uses non-probability sampling methods, such as snowball sampling. This section requires presenting the chosen sampling method, defining it, providing a rationale for its selection, and detailing the implementation process in a narrative sequence.
The fifth part covers the research instrument. Unlike quantitative research that uses questionnaires, qualitative research uses tools like interviews, focus group discussions, and observations. The video emphasizes presenting the instrument, defining it conceptually, rationalizing its appropriateness, and discussing its creation and, if required, validation process by an expert.
The final component is the data gathering procedure. This section requires a detailed, sequential narrative of how the data was collected. It is essential to describe the step-by-step process, similar to sampling procedures, and to record all necessary information, possibly through audio or video recordings, to facilitate the writing of this section.