Write a paper (1,200 words) in which you present a clearly articulated argument for whether a qualitative or quantitative research methodology is the best approach to answer the potential dissertation research questions and address the problem statement –

Write a paper (1,200 words) in which you present a clearly articulated argument for whether a qualitative or quantitative research methodology is the best approach to answer the potential dissertation research questions and address the problem statement – Potential positive effect of legalization of illicit drugs in the U.S. similarly to the legalization policies of Portugal and Switzerland. Include the following in this paper:
1.    A literature-supported discussion identifying the critical attributes of the selected methodology (qualitative or quantitative).
2.    A literature-supported rationale that clearly articulates why the critical attributes of the selected methodology are a best or appropriate fit for the stated problem and research questions. Cite specific examples where a similar methodology was used to answer similar research questions or to address a similar problem statement.
3.    A literature-supported rationale that clearly articulates why the opposing methodology (qualitative or quantitative) is not appropriate for the study.
A concluding statement that clearly affirms the methodological choice (qualitative of quantitative).