Quantitative vs Qualitative Research Methods

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What is the main reason for using mixed methods in social and policy research?

To confirm a finding through multiple methods

Why is qualitative research considered foundational in the given context?

Because it is rigorously done without the use of numbers

How do good quantitative research and good qualitative research relate to each other?

They enhance each other and are based on each other

Which chapter and page number should you refer to for ethical issues related to qualitative interviews and focus groups?

Chapter 6, pages 191, 203–204

Where can you find information about the length of questionnaires and burden on subjects?

Chapter 4, page 131

In which chapter and on which page can you find ethical issues related to using existing qualitative data?

Chapter 3, pages 87–88

What is one of the important points to realize about research and researchers?

Research involves inventiveness and creativity

Which type of research involves carefully planned interventions?

Laboratory experiments

What does the text say about the perfection of research?

Every study has weaknesses and shortcomings

What makes research methods an interesting topic?

The creative application of new methods and innovative techniques

Explore the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods, and learn about the advantages of using mixed methods in social and policy research. Understand that rigorous qualitative studies can be conducted without relying solely on scientific-looking tables and formulas.

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