Sociology Research
In this project, two research study questions are outlined. This paper answers these questions in detail. The first part of the paper touches on quantitative approach in research and focuses on the first question. Here the paper highlights on the reasons for the approach selected highlighting on variables in the study. In the second part of the paper, qualitative approach is discussed as the appropriate choice as an answer to the second question. Here also, the approach is justified as a preferred choice.
Quantitative Design
Quantitative research is the best suited design and serves the purpose of this study. The study is aimed at determining the level of weight loss for patients in a primary care clinic who are using marketed natural supplements. The study involves a systematic empirical inquiry of the weight of these patients through a statistical method; their weight is assessed at 3, 6 and 9-month intervals. The methodology suggests the suitability of quantitative design in data analysis and not any other. According to Houser (2008 ), quantitative...
In addition, Houser explains that quantitative study requires a deep analysis of numbers ( p.187) and in this question, evidently the variables must be analyzed in pursuit of understanding their relationship. This study suggests the need for internal validity a quantitative research technique performed to uphold trustworthiness of the study. Nonetheless, this study outlines two variables, an independent variable; marketed natural supplements and a dependent variable; weight of the patients. Quantitative approach is applicable to this study because the expected outcome of the study must clearly quantify the relationship between the two variables and calculation of the effect error and chance done. The study shows the presence of comparison group or control separate from the experiment group. Unlike qualitative research, quantitative research places great emphasis on control, it is therefore imperative to apply quantitative research design…
