There are important differences between the qualitative research design and the quantitative research design. For this paper you are asked to:
Define at least three characteristics of a qualitative study that are unique to this effort.
Define at least three characteristics of a quantitative study.
Discuss and compare these differences.
For example: a qualitative study will use what is called purposeful sampling, while a quantitative study (specifically an experimental study) uses random sampling. The paper must be a minimum of four pages in length (excluding the title page and reference page) and utilize APA format. Include a minimum of 3 references, cited in APA format.