Wk8 Theory-Discussion Post Provide 23 paragraphs that compare survey strategies of inquiry with experimental strategies of inquiry. Review Chapter 8 in the course text, Research Design, and the `Quantitative Methods: Examples` media segment. Explain how survey and experimental methods---including components, terminology, elements, statistics, etc.are similar and different. Determine which kinds of research questions would be served by a survey or an experimental method. Examine the reasons why reliability and validity are important in research. Generalize about how popular quantitative methods are in your discipline. Course Text: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Chapter 8, `Quantitative Methods` Creswell guides the reader through quantitative methods and plans. Use this chapter for the Discussion and Application 2. Media: `Quantitative Methods: An Example` (12:51). Click here to download a transcript of this video segment. Dr. George Smeaton discusses a representative quantitative research design. To view this video program, use the media player located at the top of this page. Handout: Measurement of Variables (Word document) This document will assist you with Application 1. It provides information regarding what to consider when measuring variables for a quantitative study and additional resources on this topic. Handout: Research Problem Scenarios (Word document) This document will be used in Application 2 this week, and again in the Application through Week 11. Locate the research problem scenario associated with your program. If your program is not listed in this document, your Instructor will post an announcement with a research problem scenario. Handout: Threats to Internal Validity

Wk8 Theory-Discussion Post Provide 23 paragraphs that compare survey strategies of inquiry with experimental strategies of inquiry. Review Chapter 8 in the course text, Research Design, and the `Quantitative Methods: Examples` media segment. Explain how survey and experimental methods---including components, terminology, elements, statistics, etc.are similar and different. Determine which kinds of research questions would be served by a survey or an experimental method. Examine the reasons why reliability and validity are important in research. Generalize about how popular quantitative methods are in your discipline. Course Text: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Chapter 8, `Quantitative Methods` Creswell guides the reader through quantitative methods and plans. Use this chapter for the Discussion and Application 2. Media: `Quantitative Methods: An Example` (12:51). Click here to download a transcript of this video segment. Dr. George Smeaton discusses a representative quantitative research design. To view this video program, use the media player located at the top of this page. Handout: Measurement of Variables (Word document) This document will assist you with Application 1. It provides information regarding what to consider when measuring variables for a quantitative study and additional resources on this topic. Handout: Research Problem Scenarios (Word document) This document will be used in Application 2 this week, and again in the Application through Week 11. Locate the research problem scenario associated with your program. If your program is not listed in this document, your Instructor will post an announcement with a research problem scenario. Handout: Threats to Internal Validity