Discussion: Comparing Research Designs in a Venn Diagram

Research designs systematize the research process and give it direction. In other words, they provide structure to scientific work. There are many types of designs used in research, all with specific advantages and disadvantages, and research scenarios for which they are each more or less appropriate. The research design chosen depends on the aims of the study and the nature of the phenomenon. The design chosen, in turn, affects the results and how they may be interpreted.

For this Discussion, select two research designs to compare. Think about how they are similar and different and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Consider any differences that may occur if the designs were applied to the same research question.

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By Day 3 of Week 7

Posta PowerPoint document with a comparison (similarities and differences) of the two research designs you selectedusing the Venn Diagram templateprovided in the Learning Resources. Describe the salient features, advantages, and disadvantages of each (at least 3 for each). Then state one potential research topic for which the research designs might be appropriate. Finally, in the Discussion area, explain how the approaches might affect the research outcomes. Be specific and support your response.

PowerPoint Presentation Ethnography Salient Features: Study of cultures. [Insert] [Insert] Advantages: Increases an understanding of human behavior. [Insert] [Insert] Disadvantages: There are often preexisting assumptions of the researcher or subjects. [Insert] [Insert] Potential Research Topic: Observing police interactions with black males. [Insert] [Insert] Common Elements of both Research Designs Similar data collection techniques. [Insert] [Insert] Phenomenological Salient Features: Uses a combination of data collection methods. [Insert] [Insert] Advantages: Used for understanding how others see a phenomenon. [Insert] [Insert] Disadvantages: Researchers’ biases can influence the results of the study. [Insert] [Insert] Potential Research Topic: Long-term impacts on victims of domestic violence. [Insert] [Insert] Sample [Research Design A Name] Salient Features : [Insert] [Insert] [Insert] Advantages: [Insert] [Insert] [Insert] Disadvantages: [Insert] [Insert] [Insert] Potential Research Topic: [Insert] [Insert] [Insert] Common Elements of both Research Designs [Insert] [Insert] [Insert] [Research Design B Name] Salient Features: [Insert] [Insert] [Insert] Advantages: [Insert] [Insert] [Insert] Disadvantages: [Insert] [Insert] [Insert] Potential Research Topic: [Insert] [Insert] [Insert]