Paper Homework
Length: 3 to 5 pages.
Researchers must take into account the nature of theories and research interests to determine the best approach for collecting data. Some theories are quantitative in nature, and others are qualitative. Researchers may also prefer to collect quantitative versus qualitative data, or a combination of the two, in order to answer specific research questions of interest. It is important to understand strengths and limitations of these approaches and to recognize when it is appropriate to apply each.
For this Homework, you will examine qualitative and quantitative data collections approaches in a 3 to 5 pages expository paper. Be sure to address the following in your paper:
Part I: Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches.
o Explain what each approach entails.
o Describe two benefits and two limitations of each approach.
o Analyze the major differences between the two approaches.
Part II: Choose a research topic that is of interest to you. Briefly describe the topic.
o Develop a research question you could address using a qualitative approach. Explain what you would expect to learn about the topic using this approach.
o Develop a research question you could address using a quantitative approach. Explain what you would expect to learn about the topic using this approach.
o Discuss two limitations of each approach to understanding the research topic.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.