Week 2 – Discussion Question 1

Discuss the similarities between the GCU library online journal and database search engines and public search engines like Google Scholar or Web of Science. Are there some journals or databases that you cannot find? What other resources are available? Would you consider the sources that you find through Google Scholar credible? What defines a scholarly resource? How recent should the resource be to be considered valid?

Week 2 – Discussion Question 2

Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research. What is the importance of utilizing the scientific method and evidence-based research in science or when making business decisions