Qualitative & Quantitative
What is qualitative research? How is the data collected? What are the results used for?
It is research which is undertaken to gain insights concerning attitudes, beliefs, behaviors and motivations of your target population, which is used to explore social phenomena. The results are used to describe.
What is systematic enquiry and what are the three uses for it?
It is the collection and analysis of information so that:
1. New knowledge can be obtained
2. Problems can be solved
3. Explanations can be given for issues
What is mixed method research and what is a common problem faced by researchers?
Uses both numerical and narrative data collection methods to explore phenomena. Used when neither a quantitative nor a qualitative method will adequately address the research question.
It tends to be misused by inexperienced researchers.
What is quantitative research? How is the data collected? What are the results used for?
Quantitative research measures attitudes, behaviors and perceptions and relies on numerical data to describe phenomena. The results are used to explain, predict or control phenomena.
What is inductive reasoning?
This is when one starts with a number of cases relating to a specific observation and formulates a generalization based on these observations.
(Specific to general)
What is Pure research and what are two other names that it is referred to?
This is experimental and theoretical work which is undertaken to acquire new knowledge without looking for long term benefits. It’s done to help increase our understanding of the world.
It is also known as fundamental/basic research.
What are data collection methods associated with qualitative data?
Methods of collecting this type of data include focus groups, interviews, observations and case studies.
What is mandatory of systematic enquiries?
It must be done in chronological order.
What is applied research?
It is undertaken to find solutions to practical problems.
What are data collection methods associated with quantitative data?
The data collected is measured by scales, very structured questionnaires and checklists.
What is deductive reasoning?
This is when one starts with major generalizations and through logical deduction arrives at specific conclusions.
(General to specific)
What is Action Research?
It is a combination of action and research to examine specific questions, issues or phenomena through observation, reflection and deliberate intervention to improve practice.
State the type of research (qualitative or quantitative) for each scenario.
1.Mary is conducting research to find out how many people at her school recycle their reusable materials. Which method should she use to collect her data?
2.James is writing a paper about the Vietnam war and wants to know what the conditions were like during the war. He decides to interview soldiers who fought in the war as well as a field nurse.
1. Quantitative
2. Qualitative
State the type of reasoning for each scenario.
1. It is recorded that a number of students struggle to pass all of their subjects by at least 85%. Thus, one can conclude that all students will struggle to pass all of their subjects by at least 85%.
2. All puppies are observed to chase cats whenever they are in close proximity. Therefore, Rover the puppy will chase Dori the cat whenever he sees him.
1. Inductive reasoning
2. Deductive reasoning
State the type of research method from the following scenario.
Forrest is in the army in Vietnam and wants to investigate whether entertaining wounded military soldiers by playing ping pong will make them recover quickly. He chooses to practise ping-pong among his peers to test the hypothesis.
Action Research