Reread the quantitative research article you chose, paying special attention to the methods section, which describes how the research was conducted. Make sure you understand the research terminology used in the article. If there are any research terms you do not understand, use the course resources to learn about these.
Directions
Complete the following in 6-8 pages:
1. Begin your paper with an introduction that explains the purpose of the paper and its contents.
2. Provide an overview of quantitative methodology, including its philosophical perspectives, goals, and purpose.
- Identify which quantitative approach the researchers used and what characteristics of the research demonstrate this approach.
- Evaluate the overall strengths and limitations of quantitative research.
3. Describe and evaluate the sampling procedure, including both strengths and limitations.
- Discuss what you might have done differently in sampling participants for this study, and provide a rationale.
4. Describe and evaluate the data collection, including both strengths and limitations.
- Discuss what you might have done differently in the data collection, and provide a rationale.
5. Describe what is meant by internal validity and external validity in quantitative research, and analyze the internal and external validity of this research study.
6. Evaluate how well the researchers designed this study so that it answered the research question or questions.
7. End your paper with a summary and conclusion.