Question 1 In tabular format, outline and explain the distinguishing
characteristics between the qualitative and quantitative research
approaches to conducting research using specific research methods/
techniques/instruments applicable to each approach. (10)
Aspect Qualitative Research Quantitative Exploration
Objective Explore and comprehend peculiarities from an emotional
perspective Measure and investigate connections between factors
dispassionately
Nature of Data Non-mathematical, distinct information (words, pictures,
observations) Numerical information (insights, estimations)
Research Question Open-finished, exploratory questions Specific,
speculation driven questions
• Objective: Spotlights on investigating and figuring out human way of
behaving, encounters, and social peculiarities according to the viewpoint of
those included.
• Nature of Information: Includes gathering and investigating non-
mathematical information like text, pictures, and sound to acquire experiences
into basic reasons and inspirations.
• Research Question: Regularly unconditional, intending to investigate
new regions or grasp cycles and implications.
• Inspecting: Frequently utilizes non-likelihood examining strategies to
choose members who can give rich, important data.
• Information Assortment Strategies: Uses techniques like meetings,
center gatherings, and perceptions to accumulate profound, itemized data.
• Information Assortment Instruments: Instruments incorporate meeting
guides, perception agendas, and recording gadgets to catch definite
subjective information.
• Information Investigation: Examination is interpretive and includes
distinguishing examples, topics, and accounts.
• Result: Gives an inside and out comprehension of perplexing
peculiarities, assisting with producing speculations and hypotheses.
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