Discussion 2: Comparing Data Collection MethodsBy now, you have experienced and studied a variety of data collection methods from interviews and focus groups to transcripts and ancillary documents. As Ravitch and Carl (2016) explain, “qualitative data collection should be intentional, rigorous, and systematic” (p. 145). But in no way should be bound by rules and procedures as much as related to the lived experiences of the participants.For this Discussion, you will explore different data collection methods and draw comparisons. You also will examine strengths, weaknesses, and the challenges they may present.To prepare for this Discussion:Review this week’s Learning Resources related to codes and coding.Consider the similarities and differences in the data collected from your interview and from the transcripts of the Scholars of Change videos.Consider the other data collection methods you studied (focus groups, reviews of documents and social media; and your own memos and notes).Review your Major Assignment 1, paying attention to the alignment between your research question and considerations for data collection.By Day 3Post a response to the following:From the data you collected and other data collection methods you studied, compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of at least two data collection methods. Include an explanation of your experience using these different data collection methods. Also, include an explanation of what you found difficult or challenging and why.Explain how you as the researcher can ensure that your choices for data collection align with your research questions. Use your experience from Major Assignment 1 as an example.Be sure to support your main post and response post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA style.

This initial post must be at least 200 words and must include a word count at the end. Once you are done, I will send you 2 posts to reply 50 words on. Please don't get off topic1) Consider the metaphor operating in Plato's Parable of the Cave. Are we living like we have blinders on, perceiving only a distorted reality? If so, how can we become enlightened? Again, give examples to illustrate how/why this is the case and what someone did about it. As such, also propose some public/historical figure to fit the role of the enlightened martyr suggested at the end of the video.