Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research Methods
AHS 8300 week 6 discussion
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Week 6 Discussion
Post a thread outlining the benefits of quantitative versus qualitative research and explain which you have chosen to be a part of your research proposal and why. Include in your explanation any challenges you think you may face and the benefit one method may have over the other.
Week 6 Readings and Resources
Textbook:
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Please read the following:
- AHS 8300 Thesis Handbook
- AHS 8300 Thesis Sample Outline
- How to write an effective introduction section
- Research Fundamentals & Methodology
- The Literature Review-Step 6 Write the Review
- Research Instruments
- Wilmington University Library Guide for Research
Answer preview
Quantitative research provides numerical data, while qualitative research provides non-numerical data. Each of the research methods has unique benefits in human service research. A quantitative technique is appropriate for the collection of facts on the relationship between different variables. The use of descriptive or inferential statistics for analysis of the data provides a key strength in understanding a population…
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