1. Identify six research studies related to your chosen topic. Include two studies for each kind of methodology: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies. Include the following:
   
   • An example of each methodology in six separate studies
   • An explanation of how each research study fits the definition for the type of methodology
   • An explanation of how each research study directly relates to your intended topic
2. Explain the benefits of using each of the three major methodologies for your identified research topic. Include the following:
   • An explanation of how each methodology supports the research topic
   • An explanation of the potential results that each methodology might produce
3. Explain the drawbacks (potential downfalls or limitations) of using each of the three major methodologies for your identified research topic. Include the following:
   • An explanation of the identified drawbacks or limitations to the methodology
   • An explanation of where these drawbacks or limitations might be seen in each methodology
4. Explain each researcher's rationale for choosing their particular methodology to answer the research question. Include the following:
   • An explanation of the benefits of each methodology as they were applied to the research question
   • An explanation of the drawbacks of each methodology as they were applied to the research question
   • An explanation of why the researchers might think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks

Scenario

Choose a role from anthropology, human services, criminal justice, or political science. You have been working in this role in Washington, DC, at the Department of Justice (DOJ). You have recently decided to apply for another position within the DOJ, and you have been asked by the interview committee, which is comprised of potential peers and management, to explain methodologies used in research related to a topic in your field. You will demonstrate your critical thinking about research through an analysis of multiple methodologies within the same topic. This will be presented in a formal interview presentation.