Quantitative research articles will tackle research questions that can be measured numerically and described using statistics. An example of quantitative research would be a randomized controlled trial.
Qualitative research articles will attempt to answer questions that cannot be strictly measured by numbers but rather by perceived meaning. Qualitative research will likely include interviews, case studies, ethnography, or focus groups.
Go to the Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research webpage for a more detailed description of each type of research and for helpful hints about how to locate each study type in the databases.
Answered by: Amanda Kalish CSUSM | Last updated on: Jan 06, 2025 | Views: Views: 40
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