To prepare for this discussion, Chapter 12 by Levitt (2016)(PROVIDED), and Sections 3.1, 3.2, “Pros and Cons of Observational Research” and “Types of Observational Research” in Section 3.4 of the Newman (2016) textbook.(PROVIDED)

WEEK 3 DISCUSSION:

To prepare for this discussion, Chapter 12 by Levitt (2016)(PROVIDED), and Sections 3.1, 3.2, “Pros and Cons of Observational Research” and “Types of Observational Research” in Section 3.4 of the Newman (2016) textbook.(PROVIDED)

Then, determine from the list below your assigned qualitative research design based on the first letter of your last name:

• S-Z: Phenomenology

Using the Research Methods research guide’s list of suggested articles, look for information about your assigned qualitative research design. You may also search the Library databases for articles about the research design. In your initial post:

• Evaluate the features of the design and what kinds of research topics it is suitable for.

• Explain the data collection and data analysis methods used in the design.

• Cite at least one scholarly/peer-reviewed article about the design and one published research study that used the design, for a total of at least two scholarly/peer-reviewed journal articles.

Document your sources in APA-Style, with in-text citations and references listed at the end of the post.

NO WORD LIMIT, JUST NEEDS THE ANSWERS/TOPICS COMPLETED WITH REFERENCES.