Chapter 3: Methodology Presentation 8/12/11

Introduction Research Question Research Design – Data collection – Data analysis Delimitations

Research Question What is the role of Advanced Placement in American Education?

Research Design Historical inquiry – Critical Theory Foucaultian theory – David Armstrong

Data Collection Thematic Analysis – Black & Ubbes – Organizational tables chronological

Data Analysis Thematic Analysis Braun and Clark 6 phase process 1.Familiarization 2.Generating initial codes 3.Searching for themes 4.Reviewing themes 5.Defining and naming themes 6.Production of a report Armstrong Analytical controls – Chronology timeframes – Restriction of source material Primary sources Types of documents – Narrative structure No actors/agents

Delimitations Source material – Academic books/ journal articles – Government documents – Newspapers