An anylisis of qualitative and quantitative data: Is there one right way to conduct social research?
Date Submitted: 10/13/2002 21:38:55
Category: / Science & Technology / Mathematics
Length: 11 pages (3128 words)
Category: / Science & Technology / Mathematics
Length: 11 pages (3128 words)
Is there one right way
to conduct social research?
When undertaking Social research there are two most commonly used methods: quantitative and qualitative; There is often a great divide between the users of qualitative and quantitative methods of research. Put simply, quantitative research uses mathematical principals and it is statistical, therefore it is often viewed as more reliable and valid. On the other hand there is qualitative research which is based on interviewing and finding …
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…theoretical foundations. The Library Quaterly, 63 (4) October, pg(s) 411-430
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http://www.resesarchsolutions.co.nz "Qualitative market research overview", as accessed on 4/5/2003
http://www.qualitative-research.net/fqs " Introduction: On the compatibility between Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods as accessed on 4/5/2003
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