LESSON 1 Research Design - overall concept or strategy to put together the components of your study in a logical manner.
Types of Quantitative Research Design:
1. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN - used to establish an initial understanding and background information about a research study of interest. - oftenly with very few or no earlier related studies found relevant to the research study. - informal or unstructured way of investigating available resources.(e.g. experience survey, case analysis, focus groups, etc. 2. DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH DESIGN