Quantitative

The purpose of this quantitative, causal$-$comparative study is to examine if a relationship exists between the instructor$$s number of announcements and discussion board posts and student grades in online biology classes at universities located in Arizona.

Qualitative

The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study is to examine how students enrolled in online biology classes describe how interactions with their instructor and other students influences final grades. $$

Using the following criteria table adapted from the Dissertation Template, score each of the above purpose statements and state your scores. Why did you score the purpose statements as you did?

Criterion

$*($Score $=0,1,2,$ or $3)$

Learner Score

Qualitative Purpose Statement

This statement is one sentence that identifies the research methodology, design, problem statement, and geographic location. This is presented as a declarative statement: "The purpose of this qualitative $[$design$]$ study is to $...[$include the Problem Statement$]$ at a $[$setting$/$geographic location$]."$

Quantitative Purpose Statement

This statement is one sentence that identifies the research methodology, design, problem statement, and geographic location. This is presented as a declarative statement: "The purpose of this quantitative $[$design$]$ study is to determine if and to what extent $[$include the Problem Statement$]$ at $[$setting$/$geographic location$]."$

$*$Score each requirement listed in the criteria table using the following scale:

$0=$ Item Not Present or Unacceptable. Substantial Revisions are Required.

$1=$ Item is Present. Does Not Meet Expectations. Revisions are Required.

$2=$ Item is Acceptable. Meets Expectations. Some Revisions May be Suggested or Required.

$3=$ Item Exceeds Expectations. No Revisions are Required.