Quantitative and Qualitative Research Approaches
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In your initial post, compare quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Start by describing the defining characteristics of quantitative research, and then contrast this set of characteristics against the defining characteristics of qualitative research. Identify the strengths of each type of research, and discuss the best uses of each research approach. Finally, identify shortcomings of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. What limitations are there in each approach?
Note: Do not focus on a specific quantitative or qualitative research design, such as a correlational design (a quantitative approach) or a phenomenological design (a qualitative approach). Instead, focus on the overarching characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research approaches.
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Colnerud, G. (October 2013). Brief report: Ethical problems in research practice. Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, 8(4), 37–41.
Colorado State University. (n.d.). Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research [Web page]. Retrieved from https://writing.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?gui… Colorado State University. (n.d.). Survey Research [Web page]. Retrieved from https://writing.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?guideid=68 (Links to an external site.)
Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., & Ryan, F. (2007). A step-by-step guide to critiquing research. part 1: Quantitative research. British Journal of Nursing, 16(11), 658-663.
Creswell, J. W., Hanson, W. E., Clark Plano, V. L., & Morales, A. (2007, March 1). Qualitative research designs: Selection and implementation. The Counseling Psychologist, 35(2),
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