Quantitative, Qualitative & Experimental Research

By Alejandra Salazar

Quantitative Research

Quantitative Reaserch

Is a empirical investigation of social phenomena via statistical, mathematical

or computational techniques.

Quantitative Research

Generally made using scientific methods, which can include: The generation of models, theories

and hypotheses. The development of instruments and

methods for measurement Experimental control and manipulation

of variables. Collection of empirical data Modeling and analysis of data

Qualitative Research

Qualitative research 

Qualitative research is a method of inquiry employed in many different academic disciplines, traditionally in

the social sciences.

Qualitative Research

Data collection.Qualitative researchers typically rely on the following methods for gathering information:  Participant Observation, Non-participant Observation, Field Notes, Reflexive Journals, Structured Interview, Semi-structured Interview, Unstructured Interview, and Analysis of documents and materials.

ExPerimental Research

Experimental Research

Experimental research is commonly used in sciences such as sociology and psychology,

physics, chemistry, biology and medicine etc.It is a collection of research designs which use manipulation and controlled testing to

understand causal processes. Generally, one or more variables are manipulated to determine their effect on a dependent

variable.