QL vs QN

_______________ is based on numerical data that can be analyzed using statistics.

• Quantitative Research

• Qualitative Research

____________________ is based on data that cannot be measured or counted but can be collected and interpreted through observation.

• Quantitative Research

• Qualitative Research

Quantitative research is often said to employ inductive reasoning/thinking.

• True

• False

Quantitative researchers use a deductive research process.

• True

• False

Qualitative Research is primarily ____________ in approach.

• Objective

• Subjective

Quantitative research usually takes place in artificial laboratory-like conditions that may not reflect real-life situations.

• True

• False

Qualitative research usually takes place in a ______________.

• controlled setting

• natural setting

In this research design, the data interpretation is often speculative.

• Quantitative Research

• Qualitative Research

In quantitative research, the hypothesis is stated prior to the study.

• True

• False

In quantitative research, the hypothesis will be tested.

• True

• False