Research Design Quotes

“One type of nonexperimental quantitative research is causal-comparative research in which the investigator compares two or more groups in terms of a cause (or independent variable) that has already happened.”
― John W. Creswell, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

“Good, sound research projects begin with straightforward, uncomplicated thoughts that are easy to read and understand.”
― John W. Creswell, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

“I am surprised at how often researchers fail to draft a title early in the development of their projects. In my opinion, the working or draft title becomes a major road sign in research—a tangible idea that the researcher can keep refocusing on and changing as the project goes on (see Glesne & Peshkin, 1992).”
― John W. Creswell, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches