Research Design (Adapted from Bryman, 2012, p.76)Despite these known distinctions, Bryman (2012) wrote that these distinctions are not strict and that some research may have more than one type of design. This is more likely to happen to research that has a qualitative research strategy. Both articles obviously present a comparative research design. In Woywode (2002), he compares 20 automobile manufacturing plants in two countries. Similarly, Jacoby et al (2005) compare the role of HR managers in Japan and America. Another research design that can be detected in Woywode's article is the longitudinal design, which concludes from the data collection period that lasted from January 1997 to December 2000 and a two-part survey. 6. Contribution of articles to our learning 300-400 words Both articles revealed that it is difficult to distinguish the differences between quantitative and qualitative research. You not only need to have a good understanding of research methods, but also be able to put yourself in the author's place. Layder in Bryman (2012, p. 35) suggests that this status of distinction is perceived differently depending on the writer. Some consider it an important part of research, while others consider it unnecessary.