Comparing and Contrasting Research Designs
In a 500 word essay, compare and contrast the outcomes that would be derived from
ethnographic research to case study research. Your essay should strictly follow APA
formatting, citation, and style guidelines. Include a treatment of at least one scholarly
article per design you choose that employs the research designs.
For example, to compare and contrast ethnographic research to case study research, you
should include a treatment of at least one ethnographic study and at least one case study.
These articles should not be about the design itself, but rather demonstrate the design as
it is applied.
Use the following questions to help guide your essay:
Which design would be practical for a large study?
Which one would be practical for a small study?
| Meets or exceeds established assignment criteria | 40 |
| Demonstrates an understanding of lesson concepts | 20 |
| Clearly presents well-reasoned ideas and concepts | 30 |
| Uses proper mechanics, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling and APA structure. |
10 |
| Total | 100 |
ALSO, In a separate Word document, a discussion topic:
Design Applications
Should be about 75 words. Pick two of the five general categories of experimental, quasiexperimental, and ex-post facto designs and discuss the practical research applications for
those two categories. Which ones would be best, in your opinion, for establishing causeand-effect relationships?
