Comparing Research Designs in a Venn Diagram Research designs systematize the research process and give it direction. In other words, they provide structure to scientific work. There are many types of designs used in research, all with specific advantages and disadvantages, and research scenarios for which they are each more or less appropriate. The research design chosen depends on the aims of the study and the nature of the phenomenon. The design chosen, in turn, affects the results and how they may be interpreted. For this Discussion, select two research designs to compare. Think about how they are similar and different and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Consider any differences that may occur if the designs were applied to the same research question. Post a PowerPoint document with a comparison (similarities and differences) of the two research designs you selected using the Venn Diagram template provided in the Learning Resources. Describe the salient features, advantages, and disadvantages of each (at least 3 for each). Then state one potential research topic for which the research designs might be appropriate. Finally, in the Discussion area, explain how the approaches might affect the research outcomes. Be specific and support your response. Learning Resources Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus. Required Readings Mays, G. L., & Ruddell, R. (2015). Making sense of criminal justice: Policies and practices (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Chapter 15, "Making Sense of Criminal Justice—Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow," pp. 309–330 Making sense of criminal justice: Policies and practices, 2nd.Ed. by Mays, L. M., & Ruddell, R. Copyright 2015 by Oxford University Press. ?Reprinted by permission of Oxford University Press via the Copyright Clearance Center. Bachman, R. D., & Schutt, R. K. (2018).?Fundamentals of research in criminology and criminal justice (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.?? Chapter 2, “The Process and Problems of Criminological Research” pp. 24–45 Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 4th.Ed. by Bachman, R., & Schutt, R. K.?Copyright 2018 by Sage College. ?Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center. Bachman, R. D., & Schutt, R. K. (2018).?Fundamentals of research in criminology and criminal justice (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.?? Chapter 4, “Conceptualization and Measurement” pp. 70–92 Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 4th.Ed. by Bachman, R., & Schutt, R. K.?Copyright 2018 by Sage College. ?Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center. Bachman, R. D., & Schutt, R. K. (2018).?Fundamentals of research in criminology and criminal justice (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.?? Chapter 5, “Sampling” pp. 70–92 Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 4th.Ed. by Bachman, R., & Schutt, R. K.?Copyright 2018 by Sage College. ?Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center. Bachman, R. D., & Schutt, R. K. (2018).?Fundamentals of research in criminology and criminal justice (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.?? Chapter 7, Survey Research” pp. 153–184 Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 4th.Ed. by Bachman, R., & Schutt, R. K.?Copyright 2018 by Sage College. ?Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center. Bachman, R. D., & Schutt, R. K. (2018).?Fundamentals of research in criminology and criminal justice (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.?? Chapter 9, “Analyzing Content Secondary Data Analysis, Comparative Methods, Content Analysis, Crime Mapping, and Big Data” pp. 225–248 Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 4th.Ed. by Bachman, R., & Schutt, R. K.?Copyright 2018 by Sage College. ?Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center. Bachman, R. D., & Schutt, R. K. (2018).?Fundamentals of research in criminology and criminal justice (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.?? Chapter 11, “Mixing and Comparing Methods” 273–291 Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 4th.Ed. by Bachman, R., & Schutt, R. K.?Copyright 2018 by Sage College. ?Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center. Lee, M., & Belohlav, K. (2014). Communicating research to policymakers: Researchers’ experiences. Retrieved from http://www.prb.org/pdf14/poppov-communicating-research-brief.pdf Martin, W. E., & Bridgmon, K. D. (2012). Quantitative and statistical research methods: From hypothesis to results. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/waldenu/detail.action?docID=843632 Chapter 4, “Research and Statistical Designs,” pp. 53–76 Retrieved from the Walden University Library. Miller, J. M., & Miller, H. V. (2015). Rethinking program fidelity for criminal justice. Criminology & Public Policy, 14(2), 339–349. Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Taylor, S. J., Bogdan, R., & DeVault, M. (2015). Introduction to qualitative research methods: A guidebook and resource. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/waldenu/detail.action?docID=4038514 Chapter 2, “Research Design and Pre-Fieldwork,” pp. 29–53