The document discusses the similarities and differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods, highlighting two points of comparison such as both methods aim to gather data and contribute to knowledge. It contrasts the two by explaining that qualitative research focuses on subjective experiences while quantitative research emphasizes numerical data. The text concludes by suggesting a social phenomenon for exploration and recommending the most suitable research method based on the formulated question.

1. Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research
methods. List and explain two points of comparison (similarity).
List and explain two points of contrast (difference). Pick a
social phenomena you’d like to explore, and come up with a
research question for the topic. Then, argue which choice would
be best for that research question.