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    Qualitative and Quantitative research focuses on understanding rather than proving a point. Exploratory and understanding-oriented research seeks to understand rather than prove a point in a study. Qualitative research aims to provide a better understanding of the world.

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    Characteristics of Quantitative and Qualitative Research

    Quantitative Description & explanation-oriented Major role Justification for the research problem & specification for the need for the study Specific & narrow Measurable, observable data Predetermined instruments Numbered data Large number of individual Statistical analysis Description of trends, comparison of groups, or relationships among variables A comparison of results with predictions & past studies Standard & fixed Objective & unbiased Steps Identifying a Research Problem Qualitative Exploratory & understanding-oriented Minor role Justification for the research problem

    Reviewing Literature

    Selecting Participants/Sample

    General & broad Participants experiences Emerging protocols Text or image data Small number of individuals or sites

    Collecting Data

    Analysing & Interpreting Data

    Text analysis Description, analysis, & thematic development The larger meaning of findings

    Reporting & Evaluating Research

    Flexible & emerging Reflexive & biased

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