For this discussion, imagine you have told a friend you are taking a course in quantitative research methodology, and the friend asks, "What is that?" While your friend has some basic knowledge of research, suppose he or she does not know quantitative methodology or approaches. Respond to your friend's question by posting a clear explanation of quantitative research methodology in the discussion area.

• Ensure that your post provides a general, but thorough description of the characteristics of quantitative research methodology and a general description of the three quantitative research approaches: experimental, quasi-experimental, and nonexperimental. Use your own words to express your understanding and avoid quoting source material. Include proper citations.
• Use original examples to illustrate your descriptions of these three categories for a research topic of your choice. (You are encouraged to use the research topic you would like to use for your course project.) Keep your examples basic and focus on using them to help you differentiate between the three approaches.