Comparison between Qualitative research and Quantitative research

Comparison between Qualitative research and Quantitative research

1. Porpuse

   • QL..: Understand and interpret social interactions
   • QT.: Test hypotheses, check the cause and effect

2. Approach to inquiry

   • QL.: Subjective
   • QT.: Objective

3. Data form

   • QL: Open-ended responses
   • QT.: Precise measurements using structures and validated instruments

4. Research

   • QL.: Not controlled
   • QT.: Controlled

5. Data type

   • QL.: Word, images, objects
   • QT.: Numbers and statistics

6. Studied group

   • QL.: Small, selected intentionally
   • QT.: Larged and selected randomly

7. Hyphotesis

   • QL.: ChangE
   • QT.: Specific, Not change

8. Inquiry

   • QT.: Result-oriented
   • QL.: Process-oriented

9. Methods

   • QL.: Non-structure techniques like In-deph interviews
   • QT.: Structured techniques such as surveys, questionnaires and observations