After reviewing the readings for Week 5, please discuss the following:

In your opinion, which is the most important step within the quantitative research process and why? Why would an error introduced during this step do more damage to the integrity and validity of the research than an error in the other steps? Explain your answers in detail and cite evidence that supports your opinion.

Please post your initial answer to the question by the day due and respond to a minimum of two of your classmates’ initial postings during the remainder of the week in order to earn full participation points. Your initial posting must be a minimum of 350 words and be substantive in nature.