Part 1

Learn about designs by using Creswell and Creswell (2023), and Chapters 1, 8, and 9 of the Dissertation Guide. In the Dissertation Guide, use the Table of Contents to navigate to the page Overview of Methods and Designs. You will find a brief description of some of the designs you may want to use there. Read about those designs in the Dissertation Guide and Creswell and Creswell (2023).

Select two different designs that are of interest to you. Name the two designs you selected and explain why those designs may be an appropriate choice for your chosen topic ( effect of electronic on toddlers). Include at least two references to support your decisions.

Where to Find the Answers:

Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.

Chapter 8: Quantitative Methods

• Survey and Experimental Designs (pages 149165): Explains how quantitative designs align with their purposes.
• Challenges in Quantitative Methods (pages 172175): Provides examples of difficulties in sampling, bias, and data analysis.

Chapter 9: Qualitative Methods

• Design Approaches in Qualitative Research (pages 195202): Highlights ethnography, narrative, and phenomenology.
• Challenges in Qualitative Methods (pages 219221): Addresses reflexivity, trustworthiness, and validity.

part 2

• Using the Dissertation Guide and Creswell and Creswell (2023), Chapters 89, discuss the primary differences between qualitative and quantitative research designs.
• What initial considerations must a researcher consider when deciding which approach to use? Provide examples of research scenarios where one method would be more effective than the other.

part 3

Create a 16-slide presentation that outlines the research options for your potential dissertation research (effect of electronic on toddlers). Include the following in your presentation:

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Title of your presentation, your name, course, and date.

Slides 23: Introduction

• Provide an overview of your program of study (DHA) and the selected topic you are considering researching for your dissertation( effect of electronic on toddler)
• State the purpose of your analysis (to identify and compare qualitative and quantitative research characteristics, research designs, and their justifications).
• Speaker Notes: Introduce yourself and your program of study, and explain why understanding research methods and designs is critical in your field.

Slides 46: Characteristics of Quantitative Research

• Summarize the quantitative research article.
• Explain the characteristics that make the study quantitative, including:
• Structured data collection (e.g., surveys, experiments, measurements).
• Numeric data and statistical analysis.
• Deductive reasoning and hypothesis testing.
• Highlight specific examples from the article (e.g., types of variables, data collection methods, sample size).
• Speaker Notes: Referencing particular examples, explain how the study’s design aligns with quantitative methods.

Slides 79: Characteristics of Qualitative Research

• Summarize the qualitative research article.
• Explain the characteristics that make the study qualitative, including:
• Exploratory focus and natural settings.
• Subjective meanings and rich descriptions.
• Use of themes and inductive analysis.
• Highlight specific examples from the article (e.g., interview protocols, participant observations, coding methods).
• Speaker Notes: Provide insights into how the article exemplifies qualitative research characteristics.

Slide 10: Research Design Choices

• Discuss the research design used in each study (e.g., experimental, survey, ethnography, grounded theory, case study).
• Explain how the chosen design aligns with the method and the research problem.
• Speaker Notes: Highlight the connection between research methods, designs, and the types of research questions they address.

Slide 11: Justification for Research Method and Design

• Justify why the qualitative method and design were appropriate for the first study.
• Justify why the quantitative method and design were appropriate for the second study.
• Speaker Notes: Use evidence from the articles to support your explanation and connect the justifications to theoretical or practical considerations.

Slide 12: Comparison and Contrast

• Analyze the major differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs, addressing:
• Purpose and philosophical assumptions (e.g., postpositivist vs. constructivist worldviews).
• Data collection and analysis approaches.
• Strengths and limitations of each method and design.
• Use examples from your articles to illustrate the contrasts.
• Speaker Notes: Provide additional context and examples to support your analysis.

Slide 13: Challenges in Using Each Method and Design

• Discuss challenges researchers face when using quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., ensuring validity, managing data complexity).
• Discuss the challenges researchers face when using the proposed research design.
• Propose strategies to overcome these challenges.
• Speaker Notes: Reflect on how these challenges could impact research outcomes and provide practical solutions.

Slides 1415: Conclusion

• Summarize your findings, emphasizing the importance of aligning research questions, methods, and designs.
• Reflect on how this understanding applies to your program of study.
• Speaker Notes: Highlight key takeaways and connect them to real-world applications in your field.

Slide 16: References

• Include properly formatted APA references for the articles and any other sources used.
• Speaker Notes: Briefly explain the importance of citing sources and how these references supported your presentation.

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