Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Discuss the following points regarding your expected research method:

• State your expected research method (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods) and explain your rationale for choosing this method for your DSP.
• Discuss how this method will allow you to collect data that addresses your business research problem.
• How will you ensure integrity and credibility of your data using this research method?
• Discuss how you have employed your expected research method either in your educational pursuits or on the job.

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: What did you learn from your classmate’s posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? What clarification do you need regarding the posting? What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?