Qualitative and Quantitative Research

True or False? Qualitative research generally uses smaller pools of participants than quantitative research.

• True
• False

True or False? Qualitative research uses statistical analysis to prove or disprove a particular hypothesis based on theory or previous studies

• True
• False

True or False? Both qualitative and quantitative research relies on analyzing data, but qualitative research relies more on the researcher's own interpretation.

• True
• False

True or False? Consistency of data collection and analysis by a neutral, unknowing party is a hallmark of good qualitative research.

• True
• False

True or False? Reliability of data can be checked through statistical analysis or checking with participants themselves, depending on the methods used.

• True.
• False

Is the following practice more aligned with qualitative or quantitative research methods?
It needs to address researcher bias in some way.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• None

Is the following practice more aligned with qualitative or quantitative research methods?
Can use a reflection Journal kept by researcher.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• None

Is the following practice more aligned with qualitative or quantitative research methods?
Relies on large sample size to make more valid.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• None

Is the following practice more aligned with qualitative or quantitative research methods?
Experimental Design used.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• None

Is the following practice more aligned with qualitative or quantitative research methods?
If you get data that does not support your theory, you can ignore it or throw it out.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Both
• None