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DOC600 Introduction to Doctoral Studies and Research Methods in Business

Module 3 Case

OVERVIEW OF THEORY IN BUSINESS RESEARCH

Case Assignment

After reading the required background material and finding at least two other resources on your own, write a 5- to 7-page paper discussing the topic:

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research

In your paper, you should answer the following questions using your own evaluation and critical thinking.

Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research in business research.

Discuss three examples of quantitative data sets used in business research.

Evaluate three examples of quantitative data collection tools and data analysis tools used in business research.

Evaluate three examples of qualitative data collection tools and data analysis tools used in business research.

Explain the pros and cons of mixed methods.

Discuss in more detail the characteristics of qualitative research.

Assignment Expectations

Length: The written component of this assignment should be 5-7 pages long (double-spaced) without counting the cover page and reference page.

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to the questions.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity. We encourage you to use tools such as grammarly.com and proofread your paper before submission.

As you complete your assignment, make sure you do the following:

Answer the assignment questions directly.

Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Do not go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.