week 6 By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria: Competency 1: Evaluate the characteristics, purposes, benefits, strengths, and weaknesses of qualitative research methods. Present key elements of a theory for qualitative research. Competency 3: Assess the scientific merit of research. Evaluate the specific, practical implications that may result from a research study that can be used by any of the following stakeholders: the population being studied, professionals for whom this topic pertains, and/or the wider community itself. State how the proposed study would contribute to the qualitative research knowledge base. Competency 4: Describe methods for data collection and analysis. Develop a rationale on how theory supports the proposed research. Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members in the identified field of study. Convey purpose in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards