Examining Methodology and Design
Grand Canyon University: DNP-830
, Examining Methodology and Design
Introduction
“Research methodology refers to the various methods--whether procedures or
processes-by whichresearch is developed and conducted” (Research methodology: Research
Starters Topic, 2018. p. 2). This paper will look at qualitative, Quantitative and mix method.
It will discuss the rreliability and validity issues with each method and examine its use in
three 2selected articles.
There are different types of design and methodology that research can assume,
however this varies based on the field of study. Therefore, when research designs and
methodology is being examined, it is important to consider the area of study. It is also
important to note that regardless of the field of study, there are fundamental principles that
are integrated across all fields and as such the basic principles will serve as a standard for
determining the research design.
Research methodology provides the framework, direction and structure for the
researchand how it should be conducted. It also serves as a guide for the development of the
research problem and objectives. “It guides the formulation of the research problem and
objectives and documents the outcome of data collection of the study”(Creswell & Creswell,
2018, p.3).
Qualitative and quantitative methods are the two most significant research categories.
Additional to these two categories, most recently, the mixed research method has become
acceptable.“Qualitative research comprises studies in which observations are not or cannot be
quantified, that is, expressed in numerical form” (Wienclaw, 2019. p. 1). This method is
useful in studies utilizing observation, secondary analysis and surveys. Alternatively, the
quantitative method is the analysis of numerical data. Quantitative Research: Scientific
research in whichobservations are measured and expressed in numerical form, such as in
Grand Canyon University: DNP-830
, Examining Methodology and Design
Introduction
“Research methodology refers to the various methods--whether procedures or
processes-by whichresearch is developed and conducted” (Research methodology: Research
Starters Topic, 2018. p. 2). This paper will look at qualitative, Quantitative and mix method.
It will discuss the rreliability and validity issues with each method and examine its use in
three 2selected articles.
There are different types of design and methodology that research can assume,
however this varies based on the field of study. Therefore, when research designs and
methodology is being examined, it is important to consider the area of study. It is also
important to note that regardless of the field of study, there are fundamental principles that
are integrated across all fields and as such the basic principles will serve as a standard for
determining the research design.
Research methodology provides the framework, direction and structure for the
researchand how it should be conducted. It also serves as a guide for the development of the
research problem and objectives. “It guides the formulation of the research problem and
objectives and documents the outcome of data collection of the study”(Creswell & Creswell,
2018, p.3).
Qualitative and quantitative methods are the two most significant research categories.
Additional to these two categories, most recently, the mixed research method has become
acceptable.“Qualitative research comprises studies in which observations are not or cannot be
quantified, that is, expressed in numerical form” (Wienclaw, 2019. p. 1). This method is
useful in studies utilizing observation, secondary analysis and surveys. Alternatively, the
quantitative method is the analysis of numerical data. Quantitative Research: Scientific
research in whichobservations are measured and expressed in numerical form, such as in
