HMPOL80- Assignment 1 - Notes

, Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 1
1. Difference between qualitative, quantitative and mixed research approaches ...................... 1
1.1. Quantitative Research Approach. .......................................................................................... 1
1.2. Qualitative Research Approach. ............................................................................................. 3
1.3. Mixed Methods Research Method. ........................................................................................ 4
1.4. Key Differences Between the Three Approaches ................................................................ 5
2. Four research designs. ................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Description Research Design ................................................................................................. 6
2.2. Experimental Research Design.............................................................................................. 8
2.3. Cross-Sectional Research Design. ........................................................................................ 9
2.4. Longitudinal Research Design. ............................................................................................ 10
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 11
References .......................................................................................................................................... 12