This document provides an overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods. It distinguishes between quantitative and qualitative research, describing how they differ in terms of data collection methods, sampling strategies, and analysis approaches. Quantitative research uses structured and closed-ended questioning, probability sampling, and statistical analysis to generalize to populations. Qualitative research employs semi-structured interviews, non-probability sampling, and inductive analysis to understand perspectives without generalization. Mixed methods combines quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of research problems.