METHODS OF RESEARCH
CHARACTERISTICS AND IMPORTANCE OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Quantitative methods
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Qualitative methods
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: –Quantitative research uses deductive reasoning.-This involves the formation of a hypothesis, collection of data in the investigation of the problem, analysis and use of the data from the investigation, and drawing of conclusions to validate or nullify the hypotheses.
Detailed explanation-2: -Quantitative research is used to test or confirm a hypothesis. Qualitative research usually informs quantitative. You need to have enough understanding about a topic in order to develop a hypothesis you can test.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hypothesis testing is a systematic procedure for deciding whether the results of a research study support a particular theory which applies to a population. Hypothesis testing uses sample data to evaluate a hypothesis about a population.
Detailed explanation-4: -Therefore, the use and testing of hypotheses is a fundamental part of any research work (whether qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methods).