Practical research 1 qualitative research

To quantify data and analyze numerical trends

To explore and understand the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem

To establish cause-and-effect relationships

To test a hypothesis and draw statistical conclusions

Experiments

Observations

Interviews

Surveys

To confirm a preconceived hypothesis

To calculate statistical significance

To identify themes and patterns in the data

To create charts and graphs for data visualization

Tests hypotheses through controlled experiments

Avoids personal perspectives and emotions

Focuses on subjective experiences and interpretations

Relies solely on numerical data

To immerse themselves in the research setting and interact with participants

To manipulate variables to observe outcomes

To rely solely on secondary data sources

To remain detached and unaffected by the research process

The point at which no new information or themes are emerging from data

The requirement to focus on a single research question throughout the study

The process of collecting as much data as possible without analysis

The emphasis on using only quantitative data in research

Rich and detailed

Quantifiable and numerical

Easily replicable in controlled settings

Objective and factual

To avoid interacting with participants during data analysis

To hide research findings from participants

To verify the accuracy and credibility of the findings with participants

To manipulate data to fit preconceived notions

They lead to standardized and quantifiable data

They allow participants to provide detailed and personal responses

They reduce the need for data coding and analysis

They limit participants' responses to predefined options

Quantitative research focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis, while qualitative research emphasizes non-numerical data and in-depth understanding

Quantitative research is more subjective and interpretive, while qualitative research is objective and numerical

Quantitative research aims to establish causal relationships, while qualitative research explores meanings and experiences

Quantitative research uses interviews for data collection, while qualitative research relies on surveys

To conduct experiments

To gain an in-depth understanding of a specific topic or phenomenon

To gather numerical data

To prove a hypothesis

Surveys

Observational studies

Interviews

Experiments

It is objective and unbiased

It is always based on statistical analysis

It can be easily quantified

It is descriptive and non-numerical

Stratified sampling

Convenience sampling

Random sampling

Purposive sampling

Unlimited

Large

Variable

Small