Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Discuss qualitative and quantitative research by addressing the following points:

• Does one complement the other?
• Can you use both types of research within your research?
• Are integrity and credibility important in your research?
• Discuss how you have employed qualitative and quantitative research either in your educational pursuits or on the job.

Module 2 – Background

Compiling the DSP Research Proposal (Revise Chapter 3)

Required Reading

None

Optional Reading

Trochim, W. M. (n.d.) Qualitative data. In The research methods knowledge base, 2nd edition. Retrieved from http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/qualdata.php

Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (2006). Chapter 4: Data collection methods. In Designing qualitative research (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publ. Retrieved from https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/10985_Chapter_4.pdf

North Dakota Compass. (n.d.) Qualitative data collection methods. In Data collection methods. Retrieved from http://www.ndcompass.org/health/GFMCHC/Revised%20Data%20Collection%20Tools%203-1-12.pdf