Research Methodology and Quantitative vs. Qualitative Analysis

Flashcards covering the characteristics, examples, and differences between Quantitative and Qualitative research based on the provided lecture notes.

What is the definition of Longitudinal research?

Research where the researcher collects information on the same subjects over a period of time, sometimes lasting many years, in order to study the changes through the years.

What are the two examples provided for longitudinal research topics?

Determining the growth of rice yield in the country and the rate of promotion of doctorate degree holders five years after earning the degree.

What is another name for Causal-Comparative Research?

ex post facto (After the fact) research.

How does Causal-Comparative research derive its conclusions?

It derives conclusions from observations and manifestations that already occurred in the past.

How can quantitative data be presented according to the notes?

Using tables and graphs (tables and charts).

What is the primary use of the results from quantitative research?

To generalize and predict.

Is quantitative research considered flexible enough to change at any stage?

No, the statement that it is flexible and can change at any stage is False.

Can a quantitative research study be replicated or repeated?

Yes, unlike unique Qualitative cases, the statement that a study cannot be replicated is False.

In what form is quantitative data gathered and how is it analyzed?

Data are in the form of numbers and analyzed statistically.

How does the time consumption of quantitative data analysis compare to qualitative analysis?

Analysis of quantitative data is less time-consuming.

What role does the researcher play in quantitative research regarding participants?

The researcher does not typically participate and engage the participants (the statement that they do is False).

Which research approach is associated with being 'Objective' and 'Deductive'?

Quantitative Research.

Which research approach is associated with being 'Subjective' and 'Inductive'?

Qualitative Research.

Which research approach uses 'Narrative' and 'Text-based' data?

Qualitative Research.

What type of observation is characteristic of Qualitative research?

Unstructured observation.

Is the question 'Are high grades in Mathematics a good indicator for employment after graduation?' quantitative or qualitative?

Quantitative (YES).

Is the question 'What kind of pick-up lines are most appealing to both genders' quantitative or qualitative?

Qualitative (NO).

Is the question 'Will taking brain enhancers increase examination scores?' a quantitative approach question?

Yes.