discussion

To prepare for this discussion, read the instructor guidance, and Sections  2.2 ,  2.3 ,  2.4 , 3.3, “Steps” in Section  3.4 ,  3.5 ,  4.3 , and  Chapter 5  of the Newman (2016) textbook.

In contrast to qualitative designs, which are all basically non-experimental and descriptive, quantitative research designs may be either experimental or non-experimental. Within the non-experimental category, descriptive and correlational research are sub-categories.

Using the University of Arizona Global Campus Library databases, look for a scholarly/peer-reviewed quantitative research study on the topic you selected in Week 1. In your initial post,

· Appraise the differences between experimental and non-experimental research.

· Differentiate between a correlational study and an experimental study.

· State the hypothesis being tested in the selected quantitative research study.

· Identify the major variables and categorize them as independent or dependent.

· Describe the methods and results of the study.

· Determine whether the study is descriptive, correlational, or experimental, and explain why it fits this classification.