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Qualitative Designs for DBA Research

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Program Name or Degree Name (e.g., Master of Science in Nursing), Walden University
COURSE XX: Title of Course
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Month XX, 202X
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Phenomenological and case study research designs are qualitative research designs that
have both differences and similarities. Case study qualitative research design can be defined as
the examination of a closed system over a period of time by using in-depth and detailed data
collection from different information sources, each information source requiring analysis, data
collection, and sampling strategies suitable to it (Boblin et al., 2013). A case study can be viewed
as a detailed examination of a phenomenon or topic within its actual area of occurrence
(Saunders et al., 2016). On the other hand, phenomenological qualitative research design,
involves examining a phenomenon from the perspective of the people that experienced it. This
research design examines the experiences of the concerned people by means of the description
they provide (Creswell & Poth, 2018).

From the above definitions, we can see they are both similar in the sense they involve the
examination of phenomena in specific contexts. In both designs, a concerned phenomenon is
examined in relation to a situation. However, both qualitative research designs have some
differences. Both research designs have different types. Types of case study research designs
include exploratory case studies, descriptive case studies, and explanatory case studies (Yin,
2018). As for phenomenological research design, the various methods of phenomenology can be
classified into two broad groups which are interpretive phenomenology and descriptive
phenomenology (Sloan & Bowe, 2014). Another area where they differ is the method of data
collection. Phenomenological qualitative research design generally uses interviews as its data
collection method (Creswell & Poth, 2018). As for the case study qualitative research design, the
sources of data are physical artifacts, participant-observation, direct observation, interviews,
archival records, and documents (Ellinger & McWhorter, 2016). Also, both designs differ when
it comes to the research population. Phenomenological design deals with using descriptions
given by people involved in a situation to examine their experiences. This limits the research
population to people (Creswell & Poth, 2018). As for case study design, the research population
is not limited like phenomenological design. The case can be an organization, a small group, a
process, an individual just to mention a few (Creswell & Poth, 2018).

An important aspect of a doctoral study is its time and cost implication. When examining
both designs, their different data collection methods have different time and cost implications.
As for phenomenological design,
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documents, archival records, interviews, direct

observation, participant-observation, and physical artifacts

Define and explaincase study and list different types

Define and explain phenolological and list different types

Talk about similarity howthey bothinvolve people

Talk about differences: focus, data collection,

An important aspect of a doctoral study is its time and cost implication. When examining
both designs, their different data collection methods have different time and cost implications.
As for phenomenological design,

Identify how the data collection could lead to time implications check course hero

As for benefits identify the time then that the different data collection stateties offers
freedom and flexibility

Personal research philosophy for acquiring knowledge hinges on preconceptions tied to

the need to acquire knowledge (Saunders et al., 2016). A research philosophy is a set of beliefs
about the techniques or procedures that should be utilized to gather, analyze, evaluate, and apply
data on a problem. Philosophical reasoning emphasizes a precise characterization of ideas and
concerns, the determination of crucial information, and critical approaches for evaluating ideas
and proposals without reservation. It also stresses strengthening the future paths suggested by
emerging hypotheses. Setbacks in the method execution phase, on which the study is based,
might be found both outside and inside the research. As a result, they will be assessed using
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objective research methods rather than drawing biased conclusions based on instinct or
contemplation.

My research philosophy would be based on my understanding of the conceptual

convictions I have as a researcher to provide my unique and meaningful contribution to
knowledge while also probing my activities, reasoning, and sharpening my skill (Saunders et al.,
2016). Personally I tend to display critical realism because of it is focused on how a single point
of view adds to the overall research experience, it provides for a much more comprehensive
experience and acknowledges the inner tendency in individual views to create evident fairness in
study. Statistical experiments, questionnaires, and review of literature are common tools
associated with critical realism and conventional quantitative and qualitative approaches.

As a doctorate student, the research methodology I choose can affect my overall understanding
of the experiment and help me learn more. The data generated may be accurately predicted when
linking the results, the technique used can have an impact on the outcomes. A study's
observations and outcomes are influenced by the research approach used (Cohen et al., 2017). If
the improper technique is utilized, the conclusions will be incorrect, and inferences drawn about
the study's subject will be incorrect as well. As a result, the research methodology I choose for
my PhD dissertation will have a direct impact on the results I reach. If I use the appropriate
process, the results I obtain will be dependable and valid.

References
Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2017). Research Methods in Education (8th ed.).
Routledge PP - New York.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2016). Research methods for business students (7th
ed.). Pearson.
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