1.  Based on your reading from Chapter 1, respond to the following:

List and describe the six steps that researchers undertake when they conduct research studies. Which of the six steps do you feel is the most important?  (Note:  All the steps are important, but I want you to think about which one you think is most important–your opinion.)

2.  Based on your reading from Chapter 1, respond to the following:

Discuss the differences between the qualitative research approach and the quantitative research approach. What is the biggest difference between the two approaches.