Observation of a Photograph
Qualitative researchers often rely heavily on their observation skills in their research. This week, in order to enhance your observation skills, you will have a hands-on experience in which you conduct a close review of a photograph.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Read Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches; Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods and view the video segment.
Consider the strengths and weaknesses of observation as a data collection method.
Access the photograph provided in the Resources for this week that your Instructor has selected for the class to observe for this assignment.A one-paragraph analysis of the strengths and limitations of observation as a data collection method.
Your two-paragraph observation of the photograph, identifying which photograph you chose (if the instructor did not select one for the class).