Q: How valuable is it to know the appropriate quantitative research design to be used before crafting your research paper?

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Here’s why it’s vital to know the research design and methodology that you will need to use before beginning to compose the research paper. The research design will depend on the subject of your research as well as the type of testing that you intend to perform. The sample and population properties will also influence the selection of the research design. The choice of research design will be examined closely by peer reviewers and your fellow researchers to verify whether it was suitable for the study. You will need to explain your reasons for choosing the research design. Therefore, it is advisable to select an appropriate research design that can be justified using strong arguments.

Hope that helps. For more information on quantitative design, you may refer to the following resources:

• Which is easier to conduct, qualitative research or quantitative research?
• How can I create a title that will reflect the quantitative research design of my study?
• Which method can be used to obtain quantified data by comparing three groups within an organization though with a different sample size in each group?