Utilizing Qualitative Research

For the research question examined, is what the correlation between parental addictive behavior and the effects on their preteen children? Utilizing qualitative research is an affective way to gather actually data on the sample subjects. The data collection strategy used will consist of purposeful sampling. Purposeful sampling examines those that have experience in the area that is being studied and are able to verbalize these experiences in a descriptive and detailed manner (Kostere, 2016). It is imperative that the sampling size is not too large so the analysis doesn’t become cumbersome. Furthermore, Kostere (2016) explains that the use of triangulation data allows for different methods to be used to collect a variety of data. For example, structured interviews can be given to those adults and preteens suffering from parental addiction and another group can be asked to write out their experiences. Additionally, utilizing one on one interviewing methods allows the researcher to use observing techniques. A way to analysis individuals observations is through videotaped interviews either in the office or better yet in their current environment. These observations would provide an excellent way to examine the participates nonverbal communication (Greenstein &
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