Considering the materials presented in this topic regarding research paradigms, how would you explain to a novice researcher the manner in which research paradigms inform the selection of quantitative versus qualitative methodology? As a concrete example, share your potential dissertation topic $($minority business funding$)$ and explain which paradigm, methodology, and type of reasoning $($deductive or inductive$)$ best align with your topic. What is your rationale for these choices? Support your rationale with authoritative resources on research paradigms and methodology.