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Generally speaking, qualitative research seeks opinions - rate product X from 1 to 5 for (some aspect of it), while quantitative research seeks use/frequency - do you use product X. Quantitative research asks people who they will vote for, qualitative research askes them why they will vote that way.
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moving from general conclusions to specific observations
Generally speaking, qualitative research seeks opinions - rate product X from 1 to 5 for (some aspect of it), while quantitative research seeks use/frequency - do you use product X. Quantitative research asks people who they will vote for, qualitative research askes them why they will vote that way.
The appended link outlines the several differences.In brief:Qualitative data is produced by answering "soft" questions like:* Was it expensive, * Were you really tired, * Did everyone have a good time, * Do you like Heavy Metal bands. Qualitative research would then be determing what people "like", how they "feel", are they "happy"Quantitative data and research poses "definite" or "hard"questions like:* How many grams of sugar did you use, * On a scale of 1 to 10 how much pain are you in * What colour was the solution, * What was the increase in vapour pressure. Quantitative research would then be determining the average weight of teenagers, the cost of new cars in Calgary, or the miles walked by 40 year old postmen on December 12th
According to one definition, quantitative procedures are those that give decision-makers a powerful and organized way to analyze quantitative data. The management uses this scientific approach to problem-solve and make decisions.
Quantitative research is associated with positivist/postpositivist paradigm. Qualitative research is the approach usually associated with the social constructive paradigm. The pragmatic approach or mixed methods use methods which appear best suited to the research problem.
The results of her research were conclusive to her initial hypothesis.
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It must be applied to the research question.
they both use questions when a researcher attempts to answer when she/he undertaking a research.
Quantitative research entails collecting and generating numerical data while qualitative research entails the generation of non-numerical data. Survey, questionnaires and measurements using various tools are common in quantitative research. Qualitative research often relies on verbal and theoretical data rather than measurements. Both research designs are used in the analysis and interpretation of a research topic.