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?

<p>Chapter 6, pages 191, 203–204 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Chapter 4, page 131 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Chapter 3, pages 87–88 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Research involves inventiveness and creativity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research involves carefully planned interventions?

<p>Laboratory experiments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the perfection of research?

<p>Every study has weaknesses and shortcomings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes research methods an interesting topic?

<p>The creative application of new methods and innovative techniques (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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