Collecting Quantitative Data

Now you have the opportunity to discuss quantitative data collection tools. Based on the topic you chose for
the Week 1 assignment; Prison Overpopulation and crime control
you will explain what data collection tool(s) you might use for your possible quantitative study and explain why
they are suitable. You will also start thinking about your potential participants. Keep in mind that you are
practicing as you draft these components and that for the final assignment, which is your mini research
proposal, you will have the opportunity to revise. During the final week, you will decide which methodological
approach is most suitable for your topic and choose to collect either qualitative data or quantitative data.
Based on the topic you chose for the Week 1 assignment, Prison Overpopulation and crime control. include the
following in your paper:
• Explain what quantitative data collection tool(s) you might use for your study (Likert-type scale, customer
satisfaction survey, grade point averages, test scores, or other types of numerical data) in one paragraph.
• Pick two quantitative data collection tools and explain in one paragraph why each of those tools may or may
not be appropriate for your chosen topic.
• Discuss the characteristics of your potential participants in one paragraph.