RESEARCH METHODS Provide a brief description of both a quantitative research method and a qualitative research method you could use for your dissertation. Then, for each, explain the data collection method you would use and why. Finally, explain reliability and validity issues related to each data collection method. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

RESEARCH METHODS
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2 PAGE-Provide a brief description of both a quantitative research method and a qualitative research method you could use for your RESEARCH PROJECT. Then, for each, explain the data collection method you would use and why. Finally, explain reliability and validity issues related to each data collection method.
2 PAGES-a brief description of the research method and data collection method you plan to use for your dissertation. Then describe the specific type of analysis you might use (ANOVA, MANOVA, SEM, theming, concept analysis, etc.) to analyze your data and explain why. Be specific.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
Readings
Course Text: Surviving Your Dissertation Chapter 3, "Methods of Inquiry: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches"
Chapter 5, "Describing Your Research Plan"
Chapter 11, "The Method Chapter: How to Complete Your Dissertation Using Online Data Access and Collection"
Course Text: Research Design

Chapter 8, "Quantitative Methods"
Chapter 9, "Qualitative Procedures"
Chapter 10, "Mixed Method Procedures"


Article: Walden University. (2010). Research resources. Retrieved from http://researchcenter.waldenu.edu/Research-Resources.htm
Websites

Website: Research Methods Knowledge Base
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/index.php