Each qualitative design is slightly different from the others; these differences are important for researchers to consider when selecting a design that is most appropriate for exploring their research problem.

1. Provide a description of the narrative design and when it is appropriate to use this design.
2. Describe 2 problems or challenges you might encounter when using this design, and how these may be addressed by the researcher.
3. Provide a problem statement pertaining to doctoral persistence/attrition of business students.
4. Craft 2 qualitative research questions that appropriate for the narrative design.
5. Compose a purpose statement to address one of these research questions that align with a narrative design.