Discussion question #2: Create a qualitative research question that could be answered with observation of a setting that you have access to (e.g. coffee shop, hospital cafeteria, lounge of a college campus). Engage in a 5 -minute observation experience, writing a write field note describing the experience. Post your question and field note to the discussion board.
Participate: Provide a minimum of 3 substantive responses to your peer’s questions with at least one reference and reference page attached to your response post.
This may help you develop your question:
The purpose of this research question and observation is to ____________ (understand, describe, develop, discover) the _____________ (central phenomenon of the study) for ______________ (the participants) at (the site).
EXAMPLE: The purpose of this research question and observation is to describe the use of sanitizing wipes on shopping carts at a local grocery store.
In your field note, write about: where where the wipes located (close to the carts, “hidden”), who used the wipes (moms with kids, older adults, no one, etc), did the busyness of the day affect the use (you are only observing for 5 minutes, tough to answer), why would people want to use them, etc.