Monique Gowans
Charles Stuart University
Compare and Contrast Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative research methods are complex meaningful analysis characterised by processes and meanings that are not experimentally examined or measured in terms of mathematical measurements (Lincoln, 2003; Sarantakos, 2005). Quantitative research however, relies and builds on mathematical procedures and methods, such as frequency, quality, amount and statistical procedure. This paper will compare and contrast both qualitative and quantitative research methods endeavouring to highlight differences and similarities between the two methods.
Qualitative analysis is a detailed, focused and deep process that seeks to find meaning in social experience (Burton 2007/2010). Qualitative analysis adds emphasis to questions that stress 'how' or 'what meaning' is created and given to certain
experimental is best
can establish cause and effect relationship
Non-experimental research is done by examining data from other research studies and compiling observations. There are no original experiments conducted in this type of research. Experimental research is done by conducting original experiments.
the types of quantitative research are,experimental,non-experimental and quasi-experimental,research.
A true science uses experimental methods, in order to understand observable phenomena. This is true of psychology. A true science employs quantitative methods in order to reveal non-obvious relationships among observable phenomena. This is also true of psychology. A true science seeks understanding of observable phenomena in the service of prediction and control. Again, this is true of psychology. The notion that there are "hard" sciences like physics and chemistry that are superior to the so-called "soft" sciences (usually referring to social sciences) assumes that "hard sciences" are more exacting and reliable than "soft sciences." Although it is true that prediction and control are far easier to achieve when physics or chemistry are applied to the ordinary phenomena of everyday life, review articles have demonstrated (using meta-analysis of well-designed experiments) that certain findings in psychology are more robust and precise than findings in sub-atomic physics. Similarly, the laws governing biochemistry in immunology (for example) can prove elusive. The apparent distinctions among sciences seem to depend more on the complexity of the variables under study than it does on any difference in applying scientific rigor.
PURE PSYCHOLOGY refers to all the theories, concepts, and principles covered in General Psychology which delves in Group Psychology (Social Psychology) and Individual Psychology. Topics here include Non-Normal Psychopathology/Clinical Psychology) and Normal Psychology. Normal Psychology discusses Cross-sectional (Motivation, Sensation and Perception, Mental Faculties, Affective states, personality, Physiology of Behavior, and Consciousness) while Development or Genetic Psychology delves on the life span of the individual spanning from prenatal, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY refers to the USE or APPLICATION of these theories, principles, and concepts in PURE PSYCHOLOGY in other fields like business (Business Psychology), Sports (Sports Psychology), Education (Educational Psychology and Guidance and Counseling), Community (Mental Hygiene), Religion (Religious Psychology), Medicine and Drugs (Psychopharmacology), Engineering (Engineering Psychology), Criminology (Forensic Psychology).
can establish cause and effect relationship
No. Non-experimental is NOT experimental . Quasi- experimental is fake or partially experimental . Not following the protocols of a true experiment .
what is the difference between non experimental research and experimental research?
Non experimental does not require hypothesis and varaiable manipulation. No cause & effect.
Non-experimental research is done by examining data from other research studies and compiling observations. There are no original experiments conducted in this type of research. Experimental research is done by conducting original experiments.
the types of quantitative research are,experimental,non-experimental and quasi-experimental,research.
how to distinguish between quasi-experimental and nonexperimental research
what are some non confontatioal teacihing methods
Gilbert de Landsheere has written: 'Les comportements non verbaux de l'enseignant' 'Empirical research in education' -- subject(s): Education, Experimental methods, Research
Condoms and foam are non-prescription methods. Dipahragms are by prescription. All of these methods are barrier methods.
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