Qualitative vs Quantitative Research Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts involving qualitative and quantitative research, providing definitions and context to assist in studying for the exam.

Quantitative research usually starts with __ about the relationship between two or more variables.

a theory or hypothesis

Qualitative research aims to produce __ and holistic data.

in-depth

Qualitative research is mainly concerned with __ from data rather than testing a hypothesis.

generating hypotheses

In qualitative research, sample sizes are __ chosen purposefully.

small

The common sample size for qualitative research is typically __.

10 to 15

Quantitative research has __ replicability of results.

high output

One characteristic of qualitative research is that it is __, meaning it focuses on real life situations.

naturalistic

Qualitative research requires engagement and __ from the researcher.

neutrality

The __, secondary analysis, is a method used in both qualitative and quantitative research.

literature content reviews

The purpose of qualitative research is to gain understanding of individual __ in terms of feelings and motives.

differences

An example of qualitative research is __, which explores lived experiences of participants.

phenomenological research

The __ method involves participant observations and unstructured interviews.

ethnographic

In quantitative research, methods include surveys, __, and statistical analyses.

experiments

A qualitative research study that aims to determine the livelihood aspirations of Badjao people is an example of __ research.

ethnographic

The study titled 'K-Pop Apocalypse' aimed to explore why Filipino cultures are invaded by __ mania.

K-Pop

Qualitative research is viewed in a __ perspective, focusing on the whole rather than on a linear cause-effect relationship.

holistic

Quantitative research typically has a sample size of __ or more to ensure representativeness.

150 to 200+

Qualitative research is often described as __, providing details of the lived experiences of participants.

detailed