Research Methods and Data Collection

Research Methods and Data Collection

Provide a response to the following:

This week you will consider different methods and approaches to data collection and analysis of that data. What factors did you consider when you chose a particular approach and data collection method? Discuss the relative merits of approaches for your own project and any difficulties you might encounter if you were to actually execute this research strategy. 

• Provide evidence from the weekly readings to support your arguments via APA parenthetical citations. 
• Other sources (if used at all) must be subordinate to your understanding of the readings presented in the class.

Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words. Please respond to at least 2 other students. Responses should be a minimum of 250 words and include direct questions.