answersLogoWhite

0

In any situation where something can't be measure Quantitatively.

These situations are very numerous in the Psychological sciences where things are rarely reduced to numbers.

Emotions are a good example. Understanding or building a test on what a person is feeling needs to be done in a qualitative way.

Possible Brain Scan Scenario:

What Emotions do you feel when viewing this picture?

The Researcher would not only collect data on the subjects qualitative answers, but also he would chart down qualitative and quantitative data about the brain scan itself.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

LaoLao
The path is yours to walk; I am only here to hold up a mirror.
Chat with Lao
BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What circumstances might a researcher seek to collect qualitative data?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp