To differentiate between research designs and determine which design the best ft for the problem statement,
purpose statement, and research questions, it is helpful to explore a minimal framework of several designs.
Throughout this course, you will explore several designs for your potential dissertation research study. In this
assignment, you will explore the possibility of conducting your proposed dissertation research study using a
qualitative descriptive design.
Directions:
Consider the specifc language designated by GCU as indicative of qualitative research.
Discuss the possibility of conducting your proposed dissertation research study using a qualitative descriptive
design. Include the following in your discussion:
1. A problem statement for the study. Use language appropriate to a qualitative descriptive design.
2. A purpose statement for the study. Use language appropriate to a qualitative descriptive design.
3. At least two research questions appropriate to the proposed study.
4. An analysis of the feasibility of conducting the study as a qualitative descriptive study.
5. An analysis of the alignment of the study components.
6. An analysis of the ft of this design to the proposed problem statement, purpose statement, and research
questions. Do you believe this is a reasonable design for addressing your study topic? Why or why not?
