QUESTION
Propose a research design for a qualitative study examining an aspect of inequality based upon race, gender, nationality, social class, or sexuality. In designing your proposed research please answer, in detail, the following questions:
What is the general research question guiding your proposed study? Your research question should be a single sentence. If necessary, clarify your conceptualization of any terms using additional sentences.
Provide one to two specific research question(s) your proposed study will examine. Each research question should be one sentence.
What single, specific method (qualitative content analysis, interviews, etc.) do you propose using to address the specific research question(s) identified in question #2, above? Please justify as to why you believe this is the most appropriate method for addressing your research question(s). Note: do not argue for a mixed methods design. Argue for a single method only.
What are the limitations associated with the method you have selected? Please explain how you will address these limitations, if possible, in your proposed study.
What is your proposed sample? Justify why this sample is the most appropriate for your proposed study.
What are the limitations associated with the sample you have selected? Please explain how you will address, if possible, these limitations in your proposed study.