Research Approach and Methodology: A Philosophical Analysis of Alt's Article (2017)

Demonstrate your understanding of the different philosophical beliefs and assumptions that have informed the article by Alt (2017)

. Research Approach and MethodologyDemonstrate your understanding of the different philosophical beliefs and assumptions that have informed the article by Alt (2017) through:(a) Examining Alt’s probable worldview that has s. Research Approach and MethodologyDemonstrate your understanding of the different philosophical beliefs and assumptions that have informed the article by Alt (2017) through:(a) Examining Alt’s probable worldview that has shaped the mixed-methods design andprovide a balanced discussion of the respective strengths and weaknesses of theseparadigmatic assumptions.(b) Apply your knowledge of ontology and epistemology and reflect on how yourpersonal beliefs and assumptions may influence your interpretation of findings by Alt(2017)2. Sampling and Data Collection(a) Identify and evaluate the sampling and data collection methods used in eachrespective component of the article’s mixed-methods design (i.e., quantitative andqualitative methods) by examining the various strengths and limitations of thesemethods. (b) Apply your knowledge of research methods and propose one change to address asampling and data collection limitation raised in 2(a) for the quantitative methods andqualitative methods, respectively (e.g., one quantitative methods recommendation andone qualitative methods recommendation). Ensure each recommendation is supportedwith evidence from the extant literature3. Research QualityApply your knowledge regarding the assessment and judgement of research quality by:(a) Comparing and contrasting the different criteria used by Alt (2017) todemonstrate the quality of this research.(b) Identifying areas that may require attention in regard to research quality andproposing ways and means, with relevant justification and rationale, to help addressthese gaps in the study by Alt (haped the mixed-methods design andprovide a balanced discussion of the respective strengths and weaknesses of theseparadigmatic assumptions.(b) Apply your knowledge of ontology and epistemology and reflect on how yourpersonal beliefs and assumptions may influence your interpretation of findings by Alt(2017). Sampling and Data Collection(a) Identify and evaluate the sampling and data collection methods used in eachrespective component of the article’s mixed-methods design (i.e., quantitative andqualitative methods) by examining the various strengths and limitations of thesemethods. (b) Apply your knowledge of research methods and propose one change to address asampling and data collection limitation raised in 2(a) for the quantitative methods andqualitative methods, respectively (e.g., one quantitative methods recommendation andone qualitative methods recommendation). Ensure each recommendation is supportedwith evidence from the extant literature.Research QualityApply your knowledge regarding the assessment and judgement of research quality by:(a) Comparing and contrasting the different criteria used by Alt (2017) todemonstrate the quality of this research.(b) Identifying areas that may require attention in regard to research quality andproposing ways and means, with relevant justification and rationale, to help addressthese gaps in the study by Alt