Quantitative Methods Discussion

  Quantitative Methods

Using the readings from the textbook and the article on quantitative methodology that you chose earlier in this unit, provide a summary of the article in which you do the following: Describe the type of quantitative research that was conducted: non-experimental, experimental, quasi-experimental; cross-sectional or longitudinal. Describe the variables investigated in the research and how they were measured. Describe what is meant by scientific merit and discuss ways in which it could have been improved in the article. List the persistent link for the article in your response. Use the persistent link guide in the Resources to learn how to locate this information in the library databases. Cite all sources in APA style and provide an APA-formatted reference list at the end of your post. Response Guidelines

After reviewing the discussion posts, choose one peer to respond to: Follow the persistent link to the article being discussed. Using the language of research, explain how you agree or disagree with your peer’s evaluation, offering your own suggestions for improving the research design. Resources Discussion Participation Scoring Guide. APA Style and Format. Capella Library. Persistent Links and DOIs.