Discussion

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CONGRATULATIONS, CASEY,

I had to read the last part of your post a few times. I just want to say that you

have a great way of writing when you paraphrase or summarize. I remember

telling you that I believed you could actually write well. You just proved it

here.

As good as your writing is in this post, I have to mention a couple of things:

• There is no validity to Part 2 because you need to cite and reference

your sources.

• Your post was put through TURNITIN. I looked through the report it

generated and there is plagiarism in Part 1. However, it really seems

like it is more of a citing, quoting, and APA issue.

• Please see the yellow highlight in your post below. Much of what is

highlighted needs to be put into your own words (paraphrased) with a

citation and reference. Notice I didn’t mention quotations. That’s because

quotations are not allowed for any post or assignment.

• Given your improved work, I will let you rewrite this discussion, but

please correct these items and resubmit by 3:00 PM CST on Friday,

February 7, 2020. Email me when you upload it and I will re-grade it.

Be very purposeful in looking at each area that is highlighted (except for

the references - which is normal to be highlighted by the system).

Again, I am really pleased to see how much you improved,

Dr. Schneider

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Casey O'Neill

11:12am Local: Jan 30 at 11:12am<br>Course: Jan 30 at 10:12am

Part 1

Qualitative research is a method of research which does not use statistics to

understand the reason for a particular event whereas quantitative research method

uses statistics to explain a particular phenomenon. The key differences between

qualitative and quantitative research include:

1. Quantitative research is expressed in graphs and numbers whereas

qualitative research is expressed in words. [Used the words or ideas of

others without properly citing the source; did not use quotation as

required by the APA; in addition, this is not in your own words and it can

be considered to be plagiarized0

2. Qualitative research is utilized to test and confirm assumptions whereas

qualitative research is utilized to comprehend experiences and concepts.

3. In quantitative research data is collected using methods such as content

analysis, surveys, experimental and observational research while in

qualitative research data is collected through discourse analysis, case studies,

interviews and focus groups.

4. Quantitative research is analyzed through statistical methods whereas

qualitative research is analyzed through summarizing and

interpretation.[Used the words or ideas of others without properly citing

the source; did not use quotation as required by the APA; in addition, this

is not in your own words and it can be considered to be plagiarized]

5. Quantitative research utilizes probability sampling techniques while

qualitative research utilizes non probability sampling techniques.[Used the

words or ideas of others without properly citing the source; did not use

quotation as required by the APA; in addition, this is not in your own

words and it can be considered to be plagiarized]

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Experimental research is carried out when the researcher manipulates a predictor

variable so as to study a cause and effect relationship of given variables. On the

other hand, non-experimental research is a research where the researcher relies on

observation to come to a conclusion and describe the relationship between two

variables.as they cannot interpret the predictor variable. Experimental researchers

manipulate the predictor variable whereas in non-experimental research,

researchers use observations. In addition, experimental research investigates a

cause-effect relationship but Non-experimental research is used in correlational or

descriptive research as it describes the relationship between two variables.

Part 2

Correlational research can be explained as a non-experimental research measuring

two variables to understand their relationship statistically. Correlation research

explains the directional relationship of two variables, the form of the relationship,

whether linear or nonlinear, and the magnitude of the relationship. Correlational

research is carried out when a researcher wants to find out the relationship of two

variables which do not have a causal effect. It can also be used whereby

conducting an experimental research would manipulate one variable when the

researcher is researching the causal effect of two variables.

Data may be collected using naturalistic observation, surveys or alternatively use

archival data. Naturalistic observation involves observing the behavior of people in

their natural setting to collect data. On the other hand archival data is data that has

been collected previously concerning the research in question and has been stored.

Surveys may be conducted in person, through mail, online or via phone. For

instance, the study conducted by DonKeysser (2020) utilized online surveys which

were distributed via mail to 375 members of a local trade association. Correlation

research can be analyzed through various data analysis tools such as ANOVA,

regression analysis, path analysis, Pearson product moment, and various non-

parametric test analysis. Correlation research uses quantitative data collection and

analysis techniques (Becker, 2016)

Mention one or more of the specific research designs that fall into your category.

Commented [SS1]: I had to read the last part of your post a few times. I just want to say that you have a great way of writing when you paraphrase or summarize. I remember telling you that I believed you could actually write well. You just proved it here. As good as your writing is there is no validity to it because you need to cite your sources.

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Correlational research can be used in studying the correlation between marriage

and happiness. For instance, if marriage has a positive correlation with happiness it

means that married people are likely to be happy. However, it does not mean that

marriage directly causes happiness as correlational research is not used to establish

facts.

References

Becker, T. E., Atinc, G., Breaugh, J. A., Carlson, K. D., Edwards, J. R., & Spector,

P. E. (2016). Statistical control in correlational studies: 10 essential

recommendations for organizational researchers. Journal of Organizational

Behavior, 37(2), 157-167.

DonKeysser, R. (2020). Study of the Export Behavior of Small and Medium-Sized

Manufacturers in Minnesota Using Quantitative Correlational Analysis.

http://methods.sagepub.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/case/export-behavior-small-

medium-sized-manufacturers-minnesota-quant-corr