Quantitative Research |
Qualitative Research |
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ObjectiveObserves effects of a problemProblem studied can be accurately measuredTests theoryStudies cause and effectIncludes statistical analysisCan be experimental or non-experimentalAlso known as empirical research |
SubjectiveDescribes a problem and gives it meaningProblem studied is impossible to accurately or precisely measureDevelops theoryStudies meaning and discoveryIncludes narrative analysis |