Practical research

Qualitative research generally uses smaller pools of participants than quantitative research.

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

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

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

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Variables that are held constant in research are called dependent variables.

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Asking survey questions to the first one hundred students entering the doors of a college on any given day is an example of a random sample.

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Anonymity and confidentiality are usually assured in interviews.

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Qualitative research always involves the use of statistics.

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In research, it is acceptable to generalize beyond the group from which the sample is drawn.

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In an experiment, the group that receives the treatment is called the control group.

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