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Quantitative Research Designs
A research design is like a blueprint for conducting research. It guides the researcher in determining when and how often the data will be collected, what data will be collected and from whom, and how the collected data will be analyzed. While there are several research designs available, the most common designs associated with quantitative research include true experiments, quasi- experiments, pre-experiments and correlations.
Instructions:
First, select one quasi-experimental design and develop an example of a study that would require that design. Identify the independent and dependent variables, and discuss the necessary conditions required for that design.
Then, answer the following questions:
- How could you change this study to make it a true experiment?
- What would be the advantages of using a true experimental design over a quasi-experimental design?
- In what situations might a quasi-experimental design be preferred over a true experimental design?
Your post should be at least 300 words
Resources
Required Text
Malec, T. & Newman, M. (2013). Research methods: Building a knowledge base. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 9781621785743, ISBN-10: 1621785742.
Chapter 5: Experimental Designs – Determining Cause-and-Effect Relationships
Required References
Explorable (2010). Experimental research. Available at https://explorable.com/experimental-research (Links to an external site.)
Onwuegbuzie, A. & Leech, N. L. (2005). On becoming a pragmatic researcher: The importance of combining quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 8(5), 375-387. doi: 10.1080/13645570500402447
Svensson, C. (2014). Qualitative methodology in unfamiliar cultures: Relational and ethical aspects of fieldwork in Malaysia. London: SAGE Publications Ltd doi: 10.4135/978144627305014533923
Trochim, W. M. K. (2006). Research methods: Knowledge base. Available at http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/ (Links to an external site.)
Tsene, L. (2016). Qualitative multi-method research: Media social responsibility. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4135/978144627305015595393
