Directions: Use the graphic organizer to differentiate qualitative and quantitative research. Qualitative Quantitative Common:

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Qualitative:

- text based

- more generalized

- human behavior model

- more subjective: describes a problem or condition from the point of view of those experiencing it

- primarily inductive process used to formulate theory or hrpothesis

Quantitative:

- number based

- less generalized

- natural science model

- more objective: provides observed effects (interpreted by researchers) of a program on a problem or condition

- primarily deductive process used to test pre-specified concepts, constructs, and hypotheses that make up a theory

Common:

Qualitative:

- can be valid and reliable: largely depends on the measurement device or instrument used

Quantitative:

can be valid and reliable: largely depends on skill and detail of the researcher

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