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Discussion Post: Analysis of Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-Methods
Introduction to Research: Read the Assigned Articles and Comment as Directed
Source Documents:
1. Soft Skills Student Survey
2. Qualitative Data Example
3. RS6539 Quantitative Qualitative Mixed-Methods Analysis
Let's talk methods, or methodology in research. The ebook identifies three types: (i) Qualitative; (ii) Quantitative; and, (iii) Mixed-methods.
The book defines these as:
A. Qualitative - relies on the collection of qualitative data (nonnumerical data such as pictures and words)
B. Quantitative - relies on the collection of quantitative data (numerical data)
C. Mixed-methods - combination of methods in qualitative and quantitative
Answer three questions:
Question A. In your own words, how would you explain to a non-research-guru friend of yours what a qualitative study might look like if you were trying to describe the contents of the data that would be included in the report? Hint: See source documents;
Question B. In your own words, how would you explain to a non-research-guru friend of yours what a quantitative study might look like if you were trying to describe the contents of the data that would be included in the report? Hint: See source documents;
Question C. In your own words, how would you explain to a non-research-guru friend of yours what a mixed-methods study might look like if you were trying to describe the contents of the data that would be included in the report?