Quantitative vs Qualitative Analysis in Social Research

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Which type of analysis involves the investigation of correlation and causal hypotheses?

Qualitative analysis

Causal research (correct)

Descriptive analysis

Exploratory research

What is a key characteristic of qualitative mode of research?

Focused on correlational analysis

Uses descriptive statistics

Does not require quantification (correct)

Based on precise measurement

What is the main focus of Descriptive Research?

Analyzing correlations between variables

Predicting future market trends

Determining relationships in current situations

Describing current conditions regarding a product (correct)

In which type of research is literature search, survey, and case studies commonly used?

Exploratory research Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research investigates past events and uses historical approaches in data collection?

Historical design Signup and view all the answers

Why is social analysis frequently qualitative according to the text?

Because the phenomena studied do not need quantification Signup and view all the answers

What are the key considerations in sampling techniques?

Size of the population, study population, margin of error, proportion used, type of sampling Signup and view all the answers

Who are the respondents of a study?

The sample size over the population in the study Signup and view all the answers

Which source provides information on enrolment and graduate records?

Department of Education and its regional offices Signup and view all the answers

What kind of records do all police regencies and offices keep?

Records of criminal cases Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides records of trade, industrial, and commercial establishments?

Securities and Exchange Commission Signup and view all the answers

What is not a key consideration in sampling techniques?

Type of survey questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual supply of customize dresses according to the text?

8,712 dresses Signup and view all the answers

Based on the demand and supply analysis, what was the demand-supply gap in 2016?

12,721 dresses Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as a consequence if there is a negative result in the demand-supply gap?

Launch a new product line Signup and view all the answers

How is the annual supply calculated for convertible dresses in the text?

(9 x 24 x 12) + 10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the assumed increase in supply each year according to the text?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Why should a company consider new product lines or target markets if there is a negative result in the demand-supply gap?

To prevent closure or bankruptcy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of segmentation in determining demand?

To identify the specific demand of a certain product Signup and view all the answers

How did MGM apparel calculate the annual supply of customized dresses?

7 x 24 x 12 Signup and view all the answers

What does Past Demand refer to in the context provided?

Demand information from the period five to ten years before proposed business opening Signup and view all the answers

How does Supply represent the suppliers' ability to provide raw materials?

By illustrating the number of sellers or producers selling similar products Signup and view all the answers

What is Projected Supply based on?

Supply data from five to ten years after business opening Signup and view all the answers

How does the entrepreneur use assumptions in analyzing demand?

To estimate the willingness of the female population to buy a dress Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum purchase required for availing free gift wrapping?

$500 Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a product be replaced at the dress shop?

Product is in wrong size or with defects Signup and view all the answers

How many dresses are allowed for fitting at the same time in the dress shop?

Three (3) dresses Signup and view all the answers

What pricing strategy does the dress shop use to set its product prices?

Cost Plus Strategy Signup and view all the answers

Where is the dress shop located?

Robinsons Supermarket Tagapo, Sta.Rosa City Signup and view all the answers

What opportunities does the location of the dress shop provide?

Highly visited place with prospective customers Signup and view all the answers