Assignment
Imagine you are an analyst for the U.S. Army and have been tasked with developing performance measures (as part of an overall performance measurement undertaking) associated with enlistment goals. Due to your expertise with research methods, you have been entrusted with setting the criteria for success! Address the following areas:
Your response must be at least 300 words in length.
i. The methods used to collect data and why they are appropriate for the undertaking, the organization (the Army), as well as for public administration in general.
ii. Key considerations that will need to be kept in mind when reviewing the data to ensure that it is appropriate for your analysis purposes.
iii. Processes and/or methods that would be utilized for analyzing the data.
iv. Rationale for the inclusion of the performance measures that will be used to assess the data.
v. A working definition of each method listed in your response.
Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as the tools associated with each approach. Provide examples of how these research methods may be used in the public sector.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.