Research Design

Question 1

Qualitative design

Answer 1

• focus on individual meanings
• uses open ended questions
• collects data in participants setting
• uses an inductive approach to research that moves from particulars to general themes
• written report tends to be flexible in structure

Question 2

Quantitative research

Answer 2

• tests the relationships among measuremable variables
• uses closed ended questions
• uses survey instruments that produces numbered data
• uses statistical analysis of data generated
• tests theories deductively, final report is structured

Question 3

Mixed methods research

Answer 3

• collects and integrates both quantitative and qualitative data
• provides a more complete comprehension of given research problem