Comparison between Quantitative and Qualitative Approach

Quantitative Qualitative
Independence Observer is distinct from process. Observer is part of the process.
Value-freedom No human interest. Involves human interest.
Explanations Seeks after causality. General understanding.
Methodology Hypothesis and deduction. Data gathering and ideas generation.
Operationalization Measures objectively. Metrics are qualitative.
Analysis Simple forms. Complex analysis.
Generalization Statistical. Theoretical.
Sampling Large sampling. Limited cases.
Categories are predeveloped for No structure is imposed on
Responses responses. responses.
Intervention An intervention is used. No intervention is used.
Time Usually time-limited. Can be time consuming.
Collects info facts and people’s
Focuses on feelings, perspectives,
Data collection perception, but response choices are
beliefs, and values of participants.
limited.

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