RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

TOOLS OF DATA COLLECTIONS THEIR TYPES ATTRIBUTES AND USES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is a weakness of qualitative data?
A
Hard to analyse
B
Low response rate
C
Lacks validity
D
Unethical
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main drawback of qualitative research is that the process is time-consuming. Another problem is that the interpretations are limited. Personal experience and knowledge influence observations and conclusions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Limitations of Quantitative Research Variability of data quantity: Large sample sizes are needed for more accurate analysis. Small-scale quantitative studies may be less reliable because of the low quantity of data (Denscombe, 2010). This also affects the ability to generalize study findings to wider populations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Limitations of Qualitative Research Rigor is more difficult to maintain, assess, and demonstrate. The volume of data makes analysis and interpretation time consuming. The researcher’s presence during data gathering, which is often unavoidable in qualitative research, can affect the subjects’ responses.

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