STEP 1: Describe the differences between an experimental, a quasi-experimental and a nonexperimental research design. Make sure to include a detailed description demonstrating your understanding of these differences.
STEP 2: Identify and describe 2 types of experimental, 2 types of quasi-experimental and 2 types of non-experimental research designs making sure to include the benefits and limitations of each.
STEP 3: You are going to conduct a quantitative research study, explain the importance of validity in quantitative research and the different types of validity.
STEP 4: Describe and explain 2 ways you would control participant characteristics with examples and why this is important to conducting a quantitative research study. Additionally, describe and explain 2 threats to internal validity and why these threats are important considerations when conducting a quantitative research study.
Discussion Protocol. Please observe the following 3 x 3 rule: when writing your weekly discussions (applies to the original discussion posting): A minimum of three paragraphs per DQ. Each paragraph should have a minimum of three sentences. All sections of the question need to be addressed
Discussions must have a minimum of two references, not older than 2015.