A qualitative or quantitative research method that is suitable to the research question is selected and explained. Specific instruments are identified. A qualitative or quantitative research method that is suitable to the research question is selected and explained. A qualitative or quantitative research method is identified and explained but is not suitable for the research question. A decision to use qualitative or quantitative methods is made but is not specified or explained. Did not submit an explanation of a proposed research method or submitted so little work that no credit can be given.
