A paper in which an argument for your chosen methodology. Include the following in your paper:

A refined statement of your potential dissertation topic. A single-sentence problem statement that aligns with your potential dissertation topic. A cohesive, literature-based argument for your choice of employing a quantitative or qualitative methodology for your study. How does this methodology align with your problem statement? A cohesive argument for not choosing the alternate method to explore your study. Why does this methodology not align with your problem statement?