Phoenix SOS 100 – Explain the advantages and limitations
Subject: General Questions / General General Questions
Question
Explain the advantages and limitations of the four major research designs. Provide an example of a social group situation that you believe would be best studied by each type of design. Explain your selection.
The four research designs (methods) include:
Surveys: Including questionnaire and interview
Field research: including participant observation, ethnography, and case studies
Experimental
Secondary data analysis