Mention the difference between Qualitative and Quantitave research.




Difference between qualitative & quantitative


Quantitative
Qualitative
(1)Approach
Well defined, Using operational definitions.
Holistic, persons studied in their social environment.
(2)Research position
Objective, detached as distant observer.
Close personal contact and interaction.
( )Data type
Showing statistical evidence of relationship between variable
Description of persons their actions and behaviors.
(4)Data analysis
Confirms or rejects hypothesis regarding relationship.
Provides insight into the finer        meaning of personal behavior.
(5)Merits
Give concrete baseling information for planning intervention.
Improves understanding of why people behave in a certain way.


Quantitative
Qualitative
(1)Small sample Needed
(1)Large sample needed
(2)Text based.
(2)Number based.
( ) No statistical test.
( ) Statistical tests are used for analysis.

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