Lesson II - Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Quantitative Research provides a complete, detailed description of the research topic; usually more explanatory in nature.

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Qualitative Research usually provides the researcher a clearer picture of what to expect in his research

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In data gathering instruments quantitative research makes use of tools such as questionnaires, surveys, measurements, and other equipment to collect numerical or measurable data.

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Qualitative research presents data in the form of words (from interviews), images (videos), objects (such as artifacts), or figures in the forms of graphs (for the discussion).

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The respondents in quantitative research are frequently selected with the expectation that they fulfill certain criteria.

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This involves exploring concepts, principles, or abstract ideas. The goal of this type of research is to enhance your understanding of a particular subject.

• Applied Research

• Pure Research

• Descriptive Research

Type of research that focuses on the connection of two variables that affect the research.

• Correlational Research

• Explanatory Research

• Action Research

Type of research that studies an existing practice to gather results that may bring improvement to the system.

• Correlational Research

• Explanatory Research

• Action Research

A type of research that is intended to solve a problem in a system or community.

• Applied Research

• Descriptive Research

• Action Research

This research explains the relationship of two variables and the ways by which such relationship exists.

• Descriptive Research

• Explanatory Research

• Exploratory Research