Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods. What type of data do surveys gather? What topics would surveys be the best research method? Explore further, consider a topic you are interested in, and provide an overview. What is it about the topic that interests you? Using your topic: Develop a research question and hypothesis. Create a survey of three questions relevant to the topic. Provide a rationale for each question. Define your population and create a plan for recruiting a random sample for the survey. Could this study be conducted in your community? List your community and explain why or why not.