Data Collection

Objectives Describe data collection instruments in quantitative research Describe data collection procedures in qualitative research Discussion Overview In this discussion forum, you will explore data collection strategies in quantitative research studies and data collection procedures in qualitative research studies. Deliverables Your participation in the discussion forum, including the following: A response to the initial questions below Responses to at least two other students’ posts Step 1 Reflect on data collection. Reflect on your proposed research question or problem of interest. Consider the data collection instruments that can be used in quantitative research. Consider the data collection procedures that can be used in qualitative research. Step 2 Post a response to the discussion board. Address the following questions in your response: What are the various data collection instruments that are used in quantitative research? What are the various data collection procedures used in qualitative research? Briefly describe situations or scenarios in which these data collection procedures might be used. Within your proposed quantitative study, what data collection instrument(s) might you use? Provide a rationale for your choices. Within your proposed qualitative study, what data collection procedure(s) might you use? Provide a rationale for your choices.