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Measurement Research: Mindless Meditation

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Choose one of the above questions that could be studied with a quantitative research method. Briefly state the question and then explain why you would choose a quantitative approach for this question.

Is mindfulness meditation an efficacious treatment for adult ADD (attention deficit disorder)?

Choose one of the above questions that could be studied with a qualitative research method. Briefly state the question and then explain why you would choose a qualitative approach for this question.

Are physical activity programs in elementary schools related to academic performance?

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This solution presents quantitative and qualitative approaches to Mindless meditation. The techniques of mindless mediatation are discussed in treating stress disorders and diseases such as Alzhimers.

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As I understood your question, you were to choose either one of the question stated in a qualitative or quantitative perspective, and provide an explanation as to why you chose the approach. To be sure, I included an example of each.

Choose one of the above questions that could be studied with a qualitative research method. In a concise paragraph,
state the question and then explain why you would choose a qualitative approach for this question.

? How is mindfulness meditation an efficacious treatment for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?

Qualitative research questions are based on open-ended questions with methods such as interviews, artifacts, case studies, etc. Qualitative research involves gathering more detail information of interactions. For this particular research question, a qualitative approach is chosen because the focus is on examining the lived experiences of adults with the disorder. In a qualitative study, ...

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