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1.Research design is the framework of research methods and techniques chosen by a researcher.
The design allows researchers to hone in on research methods that are suitable for the subject
matter and set up their studies up for success.The design phase of a study determines which
tools to use and how they are used.
A.The purpose of quantitative research is to attain greater knowledge and understanding of the
social world. Researchers use quantitative methods to observe situations or events that affect
people. Quantitative research produces objective data that can be clearly communicated through
statistics and numbers.
D. Descriptive Research Design - the scholar explains/describes the situation or case in depth in
their research materials. This type of research design is purely on a theoretical basis where the
individual collects data, analyses, prepares and then presents it in an understandable manner. It
is the most generalised form of research design.
Experimental Research Design - talks about the cause and effect of the situation and their
relationship with each other. It is done under the proper observation of independent variables on
the dependent variable. The independent variable is always changed or manipulated by the
researcher in order to change the discourse of the research and to gain control over the research
methodology.
Correlational Research Design - the scholar establishes a relationship between two connected
variables in the research project. Further, it also completely non-experimental in nature and the
variables are dependent on each other.
2. Research Design
A quantitative, quasi-experimental research design was selected to study grades, course
retention, and program retention in students enrolled in the Technology Administration program.
The design was chosen as a means to determine if significant differences occur between online
and face-to-face students by examining numerical scores from all participants enrolled, and
retention rates in both courses and programs in the Technology Administration program. (V. Kelly
2009)