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dbose · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Describe the commonalities and differences between a quantitative and a qualitative research proposal.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A social cognitive model of self-regulated skill learning proposed by Zimmerman contains four processes, three of which are observation, emulation, and self-control. Which of the following is the fourth process?

a. self-judgment
b. self-regulation
c. self-efficacy
d. self-motivation

zacnyjessica · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Both quantitative and qualitative proposals have an introduction, a discussion of the significance of the study, and review of literature. They both provide information on the sample to be included, but the qualitative proposal tells more about the site and the researcher's role. A qualitative proposal does not typically state a hypothesis or give as much specific information about procedures. The writing style is less formal and more personal than in a quantitative proposal.

Answer to Question 2

b