Research Report Critique: A Quantitative Study

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The research done in this report is Qualitative Phenomenological. This study was done with interviews, observation, and written documents which is essential in qualitative research. Also, the fact that this study only had two participants instead having a large number of random participants forces this type of research into the qualitative category. Phenomenological research is concerned with the study of experience from the perspective of the individual. The topic of this study is very subjective by discussing the participants’ judgments, perceptions, and emotions and therefore the research is phenomenological. The researcher wanted to determine the major factors that influence gifted African American males’ success. In order to find more information regarding this issue, he focused on finding out the perceptions of the participants about their individual institutions and how it led to their academic giftedness. This report did an amazing job when including research. Every part of this study has research to support it. The literature reviewed was current and the research information was easily understood. The topic was chosen based off of numerous research and studies done in the past. There is literature to support the use of qualitative and phenomenological research. Also, the data sources chosen for the study are supported with additional research. He even uses research to support why he chose his participants. The participants are described above and beyond with great detail. The researcher explains why he chose the selection criteria, and then describes the two participants that were studied in the research. He explains that he required students with a strong high school GPA, an excellent college GPA, good standardized test scores, and recommendations from university professors. The two students that were selected were given fake

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