Describe the major methods of qualitative research. Give an example of when a specific method would be most appropriate. Qualitative methods produce different data than quantitative data; what are the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative data?

The deliverable is expected to be a technical report of no more than 3 pages, plus any spreadsheets, graphics, and any other needed information. It should contain a realistic engineering economic analysis that includes the effects of taxes and depreciation, inflation, and uncertainty. The report should contain the following sections:1.Introduction. Briefly provide a description of a plant for pre-mixed concrete, potential customers, and the potential investment opportunity. Describe the methods you used and how you completed your engineering economics analysis. 2.Cash Flow Model. Complete (and modify, if needed) the spreadsheet template provided, including all preliminary calculations for depreciation and loan amortization. Make sure that your spreadsheet model is constructed to facilitate the analyses described below. You may modify the spreadsheet template as needed. Note that the after-tax cash flow must be calculated in actual dollars, including inflation and depreciation effects. In addition to depreciation deductions, loan interest expenses must be deducted to determine the taxable income. 3.Base Case Analysis. Calculate the Present Worth for the ATCF.4.Financial Risk Analysis. There are at least three factors of great importance in the project with considerable uncertainty in their estimations:- capacity utilization,- selling price of the product, and- raw material costs.a.Determine the break-even points for the three factors. b.Develop sensitivity tables and a “spider plot” for the NPV with respect to these factors. Uncertainty ranges should be at least ± 30 percent for each factor. 5.Conclusions. Conclude with your recommendation about whether or not to proceed with the proposed technology investment. Use the results of your analysis to support your recommendations, particularly related to the break-even and sensitivity analyses.

Watch the Discovery Channel's video documentary on Dubai; "The Impossible City". Please click here to watch part one, and then watch parts 2 to 6 on YouTube:Watch VideoDiscovery Channel - Impossible City - Dubai Part 2 of 6 User: n/a - Added: 10/27/08 YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bOd_v7UkgwPlease watch all six segments before you make your post.Based on what you learned via your studies on economic growth, list and explain at least two major sources of economic growth. Why do some countries respond to these growth incentives in a positive manner while others stagnate into poverty? What do you think can be done to change this situation? Support your argument.Students should especially note that this discussion is NOT about Dubai, but about the concept of economic growth.