Choose a subtopic of counsel, such as high school guidance counselors. Decide upon a broad area to research, for example, interactions between high school guidance counselors and students.
Write three to four open-ended research questions regarding interactions between counselors and students. An example of an open-ended question for qualitative research is, "What topics of discussion emerge during counselor-student interactions?"
Identify a setting in which to conduct the research. Quantitative research is conducted in natural settings. Therefore, in the case of high school counselors, the research would take place in a high school setting among counselors and students.
Develop a research methodology. In quantitative research, the methodology may include asking interview questions, focus groups, subject observation or a combination of all. Take extensive notes while conducting interviews and focus groups and/or observing.
Study the notes using inductive reasoning and analysis. Search for meaning in how participants think, perceive situations and identify with variables.
Write a descriptive narrative discussing the research results. Quantitative research is more concerned with the process of the research rather than the outcome.