3. The two basic types of research used extensively in the
natural and social sciences and the many academic
disciplines under them.
Qualitative
Quantitative
5. Qualitative approach:
the goal of the study will be to discuss
and analyse the underlying concepts and
theories related to the research topic.
Quantitative approach: researcher will use
statistical data to provide an explanation
of the phenomenon.
8. Quantitative research deals
with numbers or numerical data,
such as height, width, length,
age, speed, time, size, and
temperature, among other
things that can be measured.
Editor's Notes
In many academic fields, researches can be categorized in many ways, depending on purpose, methods, and outcomes.
The research method determines the approach the researcher takes in identifying relevant data for the research, and collecting and analyzing the information gathered in the research.
Choosing either a quantitative or qualitative approach will affect the components of the research.
