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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 (correct)

To create scientific-looking tables and formulas

To enhance the difficulty of pinning down social phenomena

To avoid the interpretation of language

Why is qualitative research considered foundational in the given context?

Because it focuses on creating scientific formulas

Because it is rigorously done without the use of numbers (correct)

Because it avoids interpreting language

Because it uses a larger number of scientific tables

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

They have no relationship and are used in completely different contexts

They compete with each other to prove their superiority

They contradict each other and hinder the research process

They enhance each other and are based on each other (correct)

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Chapter 4, page 131 Signup and view all the answers

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

Chapter 3, pages 87–88 Signup and view all the answers

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

Research involves inventiveness and creativity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research involves carefully planned interventions?

Laboratory experiments Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the perfection of research?

Every study has weaknesses and shortcomings Signup and view all the answers

What makes research methods an interesting topic?

The creative application of new methods and innovative techniques Signup and view all the answers