In Part 1 of your post, base your response on this week’s instructor guidance as well as the required sections of the textbook listed above. Explain the similarities and differences between qualitative and quantitative research. Then, explain the difference between experimental and non-experimental research. Compare and contrast characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research approaches, including such aspects as sample size and type of data. Briefly explain the difference between experimental and non-experimental research.

 

In Part 2 of your post, use the Ashford University Library to investigate one of the following research design categories based on the first letter of your last name:

• S-Z: experimental research

Sources for this part of the post can be found in the Research Methods research guide list of suggested articles. You may also search the Ashford University Library databases for articles about your research design category. Become an expert on your assigned category of research so you can explain it to others.

In Part 2 of your post,

• Explain the characteristics and purposes that define the research category.
• Briefly describe some of the data collection and data analysis methods that are used in this type of research.
• Mention one or more of the specific research designs that fall into your category.
• Suggest a research topic for which this type of research would be suitable.
• Use at least two scholarly/peer-reviewed sources and document them in APA style, with in-text citations and references listed at the end of the post.
• Be prepared to answer questions about your category from classmates and the instructor.

 

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Method Comparisons: Qualitative v Quantitative

Introduction

As a researcher, you’re always looking for ways to make your research more efficient and effective. One way that you can do this is by choosing between qualitative and quantitative methods. While both types of research have their strengths, there are some key differences between them that will help you determine which method might work best for your project. In this article, I’ll explain what each means in terms of its applicability to different situations—and in the end, I’ll provide some examples so that it’s clear how each type works!

Qualitative research is more subjective in nature.

A qualitative researcher will typically ask questions based on their own experience, whereas a quantitative researcher would be more likely to conduct an experiment or use statistical analysis. Qualitative researchers tend to go deeper than quantitative research because they have more time and resources available for exploring ideas.

For example, if you were studying the relationship between gender and leadership in organizations, it would be easier for you to look at your own experiences as well as those of others who have either been successful or failed at being leaders in their companies.

In addition, qualitative researchers often have access to more data sources than their counterparts (such as surveys). They can use these sources not only for generating hypotheses but also for testing those hypotheses through further interviews or observations.

Qualitative research focuses more on the big picture, while quantitative research is concerned with minute details.

Quantitative research is generally used to test hypotheses, while qualitative research focuses more on the big picture. In other words: quantitatively-based results tend to be more credible than those obtained through qualitative methods.

Qualitative research is used to test hypotheses, while quantitative is good for testing theories.

Qualitative research is used to test hypotheses, while quantitative research is good for testing theories. While both qualitative and quantitative research can be used to test hypotheses or theories, they are better at different tasks. Quantitative research is best when you want to test a theory; it’s much more likely that your hypothesis will hold up under scrutiny if you’ve chosen a method that has been designed specifically for this purpose.

Quantitative results are generally based on hard data and tend to be more credible as a result.

Quantitative results are generally based on hard data and tend to be more credible as a result. Qualitative results, however, are based on subjective opinions and may not be as reliable. While quantitative data appears concrete and factual, qualitative data can be interpreted in different ways by different people.

Therefore it’s important to consider the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods before choosing which type of method you want to use for your study:

Qualitative methods are used when data can’t be quantified.

Qualitative methods are used when data can’t be quantified. For example, if you want to understand the meaning of something, such as how people feel about a product or service, qualitative research may be more useful than quantitative research. Qualitative methods can also be used in situations where quantitative data would not allow for an accurate measurement of results.

Qualitative methods are useful because they allow you to get at the heart of what’s happening in your situation and help you understand why it is happening as well as how it affects others around you; these insights can lead directly into changes that positively impact everyone involved with your project!

Qualitative studies are typically smaller in terms of the number of participants than quantitative studies

In terms of participant size and cost, qualitative studies are typically smaller in terms of the number of participants than quantitative studies. For example, a study using focus groups can have anywhere from 4-20 people in attendance at any given time (depending on who you talk to). With a survey or questionnaire design, it’s common for researchers to send out 1-3 questionnaires per participant with a response rate between 80%-90%.

Qualitative research has been shown to be more time consuming than quantitative research as well; however this may not always be true depending on what type of research you’re conducting and whether or not your focus is solely on understanding how people think about something rather than trying to make concrete recommendations based on your findings.

Choosing between qualitative and quantitative methods depends on the type of information you’re looking for.

Choosing between qualitative and quantitative methods depends on the type of information you’re looking for. Qualitative research is more subjective in nature, while quantitative research focuses more on the big picture. If you want to know what people think about something, then a qualitative approach will work best; if your goal is to determine whether or not there’s any truth behind a claim made by someone else, or if it’s possible for two things A and B (or C) both being true at once—in other words: if we’re talking about a statement like “A” or “B,” then this depends on how much time has passed since either happened – this means that counting days isn’t always accurate enough when trying to figure out how many times something happened!

On the other hand…if you want information about specific events happening now? Or maybe even just how certain things happen over time? Then using numbers might be better suited than relying solely upon our own intuition alone.”

Conclusion

We hope that this article has helped you understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods. Both have their pros and cons, but it’s important to know which kind will be most beneficial in your specific situation so that you can choose the best approach for your study or research project!