Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Qualitative Research: Explores complex phenomena through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. Aims to understand the subjective experiences and perspectives of participants. Quantitative Research: Collects numerical data through surveys, experiments, and statistical analysis. Aims to generalize findings to a larger population and test hypotheses. Mixed Methods Research: Combines qualitative and quantitative methods to provide a comprehensive understanding. * Allows for both in-depth exploration and statistical analysis.