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Using Research Methodologies
Research questions drive the methodology. Thinking about a community-based organization in your area, consider quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies. Create an appropriate research question for each methodology that would be of interest for your chosen organization. Explain why the methodology is appropriate for each question and identify the methodology’s strengths and weaknesses. Which of the three questions and methods would be most interesting to you, and why? Your response should be an APA-formatted response of no less than 300 words.
Required Text
McKnight, J. & McKnight Plummer, J. (2015). Community organizing: Theory and practice. Retrieved from https://redshelf.com
The full-text version of this e-book is available through your online classroom.
Required References
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Recommended References
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