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Week 2 Discussion
Compare and contrast characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research approaches, including such aspects as sample size and type of data. Briefly explain the difference between experimental and non-experimental research.
In Part 2 of your post, use the Ashford University Library to investigate one of the following research design categories based on the first letter of your last name:
A-F: qualitative research
Sources for this part of the post can be found in the Research Methods research guide list of suggested articles. You may also search the Ashford University Library databases for articles about your research design category. Become an expert on your assigned category of research so you can explain it to others.
In Part 2 of your post, 1. Explain the characteristics and purposes that define the research category. 2. Briefly describe some of the data collection and data analysis methods that are used in this type of research. 3. Mention one or more of the specific research designs that fall into your category. 4. Suggest a research topic for which this type of research would be suitable. 5. Use at least two scholarly/peer-reviewed sources and document them in APA style, with in-text citations and references listed at the end of the post.
Week 2 Discussion 2
Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
¡A Presentar en Español!
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Prepare: Now that you are growing more comfortable with your language development, we are going to start communicating, in Spanish, each week in a discussion forum. To prepare for this activity, review the vocabulary and grammar explanations from Capítulo 2. Practice conjugating verbs in the present tense, asking and answering questions, expressing likes and dislikes, and familiarizing yourself with the vocabulary by completing several of the assigned practice activities in MySpanish Lab.
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Reflect: Consider your daily schedule, your likes and

