Review Quantitative Research Descriptive Often done through a questionnaire, interview or observation. Purpose is to describe the status of the subject of study. To determine if a relationship exists between two or more quantifiable variables, or if a prediction can be made. If highly related, may want to look at causal-comparative or experimental study.
Individual subjects are units of study.
Causal-comparative Involves group comparisons. Produces tentative results. Experimental Involves group comparisons. Time schedule Major activities and completion date in Gantt chart Budget projected costs Your research plan will be due on Week 13, but without a budget. Confidentiality Make certain that no one has access to the data except the researcher and possibly a few co-investigators.