Project Summary: wk 9 theory Provide a 2 paragraph comparison of quantitative and qualitative strategies of inquiry. Review Chapter 9 in the course text, Research Design and the "Qualitative Methods: Examples" media segment. Explain how quantitative and qualitative strategies and methods/procedures are similar and different. Determine which kinds of research questions would be served by a qualitative strategy of inquiry and explain why. Generalize about the popularity of qualitative methods in your discipline. Course Text: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Chapter 9, "Qualitative Procedures" (pp. 173202) Creswell guides the reader through qualitative methods and plans. Use this chapter for the Discussions and the Application. Media: "Qualitative Methods: Two Examples" (11:09) Click here to download a transcript of this video segment. Dr. Sreeroopa Sarkar discusses two qualitative research studies. To view this video program, use the media player located at the top of this page.