To prepare for this discussion, read the instructor guidance, and Sections\u00a02.2,\u00a02.3,\u00a02.4,\u00a03.3, \u201cSteps\u201d in Section\u00a03.4,\u00a03.5,\u00a04.3, and\u00a0Chapter 5\u00a0of 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.
Document your sources in\u00a0APA style\u00a0(Links to an external site.), with in-text citations and references listed at the end of the post. For additional guidance see the\u00a0Citing Within Your Paper\u00a0(Links to an external site.)\u00a0and\u00a0Formatting Your References List\u00a0(Links to an external site.)\u00a0resources from the Writing Center.
Guided Response:\u00a0Read several classmates\u2019 posts and respond to at least two of them. Do you agree with your colleague\u2019s assessment of the design classification of the study he or she selected? Why or why not? Check your own thread for replies and answer any questions from others about the research study you presented. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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