Discussion Question 1:

If you conduct a qualitative research study, you will be challenged to perform an inductive analysis of your data. Describe how you will conduct the 3-step process to analyze your data: 1) organization, 2) description, and 3) interpretation.

Discussion Question 2:

What type of coding scheme will you use to organize, categorize, and/or group your qualitative data? Why is this important? Do you think you can accomplish this on your own? Discuss how you might use computer software to assist you in this process.

Discussion Question 3:

If you conduct a quantitative research study, you will be challenged to perform a deductive analysis of your data. Describe your plan for utilizing descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, or both.

Discussion Question 4:

Discuss what procedure you intend to use to conduct your statistical data analysis. How do you intend to use computer software to assist you in the process of analyzing your descriptive data or your inferential data?

Discussion Question 5:

Describe how you will use the “Guidelines for Reporting Results” of your qualitative data or your quantitative data. How might you use these guidelines if you are analyzing mixed methods data?