Research Planning Matrix. Each of the different

research designs is defined for you. To complete the matrix, you must

find an example of each type of research design. That is, you must find a

journal article that fits into each category. In the Examples column of

your matrix, place a web link or a citation in the APA format for each

article. After you have located the articles, you must identify the data

collection techniques used by each author, the quantitative and

qualitative elements of each article, and the chief characteristics of

each article. Please note that the first example, survey research, has

been completed as an example.

• Access the Research Planning Matrix and review the topics to be addressed.
• Complete the matrix so that the endproduct compares the different research designs, data collectiontechniques, and quantitative and qualitative elements, as well as thechief characteristics of each research design.
• Prepare a synthesis statement that outlines the most significantsimilarities and differences observed among the items shown in thematrix.

You will submit two documents for this assignment: thecompleted Research Planning Matrix, which will be submitted as aMicrosoft Excel worksheet, and a synthesis statement, which will besubmitted as a Microsoft Word document.