Case Study 3: Application of Quantitative Methodology

Abstract

Perhaps one of the most important conversations occurring in the development of a research study concerns the methodology that will be used. In this vignette we will concentrate on quantitative methodology as an example; however, these principles extend to qualitative approaches as well. Without a valid analysis plan, the likelihood a study will be able to meaningfully comment on the research question it was originally intended to address is quite low. This, in turn, will substantially affect its likelihood of acceptance by a peer-reviewed journal.