1) examine a problem or issue through the lens of Quantitative Analysis. This means that you must choose a project that is very specific, focused, and one on which you have a grasp of the inputs, process, and outputs. 2) explain the problem or issue to be examined, and why this research is important 3) Course Materials: Render, B., Stair, R. M., Hanna, M. E., & Hale, T. S. (2015). Quantitative analysis for management (12th ed.)