Typically a research article will not identify the research approach. The reader needs to infer the research approach used on the basis of

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The study procedures and presentation of results (i.e., numbers and statistics versus words and themes) will allow the reader to infer the study approach. Most research problems can be addressed with either a quantitative or qualitative approach. Both qualitative and quantitative studies can have similar timeframes and recommendations.

Typically a Research Article Will Not Identify the Research Approach