1. Focus groups, which means the discussion among a group of people about a topic to gather opinions is one method for data collection used in quantitative research. True or False... 1. Focus groups, which means the discussion among a group of people about a topic to gather opinions is one method for data collection used in quantitative research. True or False 2. Quantitative data collection methods are much more unstructured than Qualitative data collection methods. True or False 3. Common qualitative methods include experiments, observations recorded as numbers, and surveys with closed-ended questions. True or False
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The questions are assessing the reader's understanding of the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods, specifically focusing on data collection techniques and their characteristics.
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1. False; 2. False; 3. False
- False; 2. False; 3. False
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- False; 2. False; 3. False
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Focus groups are typically used in qualitative research, which is more unstructured compared to quantitative research. Quantitative methods include experiments and surveys with closed-ended questions, while qualitative methods do not record data as numbers.
Tips
- Confusing qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Assuming structured means unstructured.
- Misidentifying qualitative as quantitative methods.
Sources
- What is a Focus Group | Step-by-Step Guide & Examples - Scribbr - scribbr.com
- Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research: What's the Difference? - gcu.edu
- 8 Essential Qualitative Data Collection Methods - UpMetrics Blog - blog.upmetrics.com
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