Quantitative research

the purpose served by each quantitative and qualitative component. A mixed methods approach implies the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods with the same study (Al-Hamdan & Anthony, 2010). Qualitative and quantitative studies are the most common methods used in research. Each one is associated with a philosophical approach. Positivism, which considers the researcher as an outsider observer and independent from phenomena, is linked to quantitative research. In contrast, naturalism…

about quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The purpose of this assignment is to compare and contrast my two selected articles and use the guiding questions from Exhibit 6.1. In blanks’ article, “Title,” there are a number of factors listed about student attendance. The core focus in the article is “student absenteeism.” The author provided a compilation of studies about what potentially caused student attendance to rapidly decline over the last twenty years. The study is quantitative…

Quantitative Vs Qualitative methods Quantitative methods are generally used by positivists because they try to produce contributory explanations or even scientific laws regarding the world. They do not simply support the concept of natural science in their ontology and epistemology, but also use the same techniques. Yet, their methods frequently result in numbers, which are subsequently analysed for a final report or result. They aim to have no interpretation in the analysis but exact and…

There are several advantages and disadvantages over this quantitative method. Initially, the closed questions are used for questionnaire because these answers are involved with required and ranking responses, which is convenient to use statistical technology to analyse the results (Gorard, 2003, p.56). So, one of the most advantages is that questionnaire is designed structurally, the data collected is unambiguous and objective. Moreover, the questionnaire could be used in a large number of…

Qualitative and quantitative studies both exist in the world of research. However, they both play very different roles. Quantitative studies go out into the world with a measuring tape and a particular focus of things that need to be measured and related to each other , while qualitative studies look at the world at a whole and then look at a specific thing with a magnifying glass. They each have their own history and purpose and can be used in combination. In this essay I 'll be looking at how…

Chapter Ten Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research Qualitative data analysis has it is own nature which is different than the quantitative data. Qualitative and quantitative data are different in the process of both the analysis and interpretation. Mostly qualitative data is textual the goal of which is to deeply understand the relationships rather than just explaining. Qualitative data analysis is iterative and involves member checking asking experienced informants to assure the…

“Research on how things work in the grand scheme of knowledge is both a quantitative and qualitative task” (Stake, 2010, p. 13). According to Stake (2010), a main distinction between the two types of research is the matter of emphasis (p. 19) while both types of research seek valid and reliable results (Park & Park, 2016, p. 4). In qualitative research, the researcher takes on a more personal role with the participants. “The role of qualitative researcher is all-inclusive” (Shoukat, Waheed, &…

Plagiarism FAQ’s 1. What is plagiarism and why should I care about it? Plagiarism is taking the words and thoughts of others and using them as if they were your own because you fail to give credit to the other person. Plagiarism is a major form of cheating that should be avoided when you are completing assignments or posting on discussion threads. 2. How do I give credit to someone? At WCU, you are expected to credit your sources through APA guidelines. This means you’re responsible for citing…

In numerous research there seems to be the great divide between humanistic and behavioral psychology due to the lack of scientific evidence. The contemporary traditions of humanistic topics focused on the groundwork of theories (Hayes, 2012). There have been an increase frustration and confusion about numerous challenges of humanistic psychologist faced. In regards of assimilating humanistic psychotherapy into healthcare system, that traditionally experimental scientific approaches should be…

Study design: According to the above, the research has compared the use of online banking VS traditional bank, since many people in Saudi Arabia are not aware of the advantages of electronic banking, which it should not be as a problem in these days. The purpose of this study is to study and analysis the impediments of using online services which include: automated teller machine (ATM), internet banking, and tele-banking and then compares it with manual banking. The study also focused on the…