About This Topic

Welcome to Topic 1. This topic will cover Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research- Definitions & Types of Research approaches, Research Problem & Research Questions. There are 4 main learning outcomes you will need to achieve in this topic, as shown below. 

You will spend approximately 3 hours on this topic

Completing this topic will enable you to:

1.       Explain types of research 

2.       Explain quantitative and qualitative research 

3.       Develop problem statement, research objectives, research questions, hypothesis and framework for quantitative research

4.       Develop the problem statement, purpose statement and research questions for a qualitative study