METHODS OF RESEARCH
NATURE OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
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Related secondary data is always available
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Accessing available data is easy/possible
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Easy to understand the context of a phenomenon.
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Data may not be robust enough to explain complex issues.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Some limitations are that quantitative research methods take snapshots of a phenomenon: not in-depth, and overlook test-takers’ and testers’ experiences as well as what they mean by something.
Detailed explanation-2: -Quantitative research generates factual, reliable outcome data that are usually generalizable to some larger populations, and qualitative research produces rich, detailed and valid process data based on the participant’s, rather than the investigator’s, perspectives and interpretations (1).
Detailed explanation-3: -Weaknesses of qualitative research Poor quality qualitative work can lead to misleading findings. Qualitative research alone is often insufficient to make population-level summaries. The research is not designed for this purpose, as the aim is not to generate summaries generalisable to the wider population.