Exploring Qualitative and Quantitative Research

What is qualitative research primarily focused on?

• Conducting experiments to test hypotheses.

• Gathering statistical data for large populations.

• Understanding human behavior and experiences through non-numerical data.

• Analyzing numerical data to identify trends.

What is quantitative research primarily focused on?

• Gathering qualitative insights from interviews.

• Exploring historical trends through narrative analysis.

• Conducting experiments with no numerical data.

• Collecting and analyzing numerical data.

List one advantage of qualitative research.

• It eliminates researcher bias completely.

• It offers rich, detailed data that captures the complexity of human experience.

• It provides quick results with minimal data collection.

• It focuses solely on numerical data analysis.

List one advantage of quantitative research.

• It focuses on individual case studies.

• It allows for subjective interpretations.

• It provides detailed narratives and descriptions.

• It provides objective and quantifiable data.

How does qualitative research typically gather data?

• Qualitative research uses only closed-ended questionnaires.

• Qualitative research relies solely on numerical data.

• Quantitative research gathers data through statistical analysis.

• Qualitative research gathers data through interviews, focus groups, observations, and open-ended surveys.

How does quantitative research typically gather data?

• Quantitative research gathers data through structured methods like surveys and experiments.

• Through unstructured interviews and open discussions

• By analyzing historical documents and case studies

• Using observational techniques without any measurement tools

What type of analysis is commonly used in qualitative research?

• Content analysis

• Meta-analysis

• Statistical analysis

• Thematic analysis

What type of analysis is commonly used in quantitative research?

• Qualitative analysis

• Thematic analysis

• Content analysis

• Statistical analysis

Can qualitative research provide insights into participant experiences? Why or why not?

• Yes, qualitative research can provide insights into participant experiences.

• Qualitative research focuses solely on numerical data.

• Qualitative research cannot capture emotions or feelings.

• Qualitative research is only useful for large sample sizes.

Can quantitative research be used to identify trends in data? Why or why not?

• Yes, quantitative research can be used to identify trends in data.

• Trends can only be identified through qualitative research methods.

• Quantitative research is only useful for qualitative analysis.

• Quantitative research focuses solely on individual case studies.