Topic:  Using the required reading and presentations, as well as additional research, discuss the following:

• The role of a purpose statement and research questions, and the interrelationship between the two
• A definition of dependability/reliability, validity/credibility, and the transferability/generalizability for qualitative data as applied in their own qualitative research study proposal.

Textbook: Glesne, C. (2016) Becoming qualitative researchers: An introduction (5th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.

The thread must be 500 words, cite 2 scholarly articles, and incorporate ideas and citations from all of the required readings and presentations for the assigned module/week in addition to Biblical integration.