Similarities and differences between Quantitative and Qualitative research

In quantitative research, the research problem section is used to guide or direct the types of questions or hypothesis asked in a study

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In qualitative research, the research problem discussion is used to highlight the importance of central idea

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In qualitative and quantitative research, both might use similar approaches in data collection such as observation.

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In qualitative and quantitative research, even though researchers might use similar approaches in data collection such as interview yet for quantitative research, they use more closed-ended approaches in which they identify set responses categories such as strongly agree and such.

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In qualitative research, researchers do not rely on statistical analysis (mathematical analysis) of the data which is typically in numeric form

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Photos, archival documents and interview transcripts are examples of quantitative data

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In qualitative research, the literature review section might be more of a literary opening with a personal vignette or passage

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Quantitative research might be more suitable to be used if a researchers want to explore issues with research questions which trends or explanations need to be made

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In qualitative research, researchers use more open-ended approaches in which they ask general questions of participants, and the participants shape the response possibilities

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Either you use quantitative or qualitative research approaches, you need to make sure that the approach is matched with your research problem

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