Introduction
Along with qualitative and quantitative methodologies in research, the trend of combining both qualitative and quantitative methodologies is widely used and increasingly articulated, attached to research practice and recognized as the third major research approach or research paradigm (Johnson, Onwuegbuzie & Turner, 2007).
The start of the combined methods was argued on the notion that different methodologies that have always comfortably coexisted (Datta, 1994). On the other hand, Greene (2007) argued that another perspective on the development of combining both quantitative and qualitative methods emerged because of the willing acceptance of mixing methodologies in the applied social sciences, evaluators and researchers whom are always facing the complex and multiplex social phenomena that are not easily agreeable to single frame probing. Greene (2008) further claimed that the messiness of complexity demands multiple investigative tools. Hence, it is not unusual that the study of occupational psychology are used to combining both qualitative and quantitative method to better strengthen the outcome of any subject matter (Moran-Ellis, Alexander, Cronin, Dickinson, Fielding, Sleney,
& Thomas, 2006).
According to Johnson et al. (2007), the term combined methods or mixed methods research has gained dominance over alternatives like integrative research and mixed research. The mixed methods term suggests that it is the methodologies and not the methods that are mixed. Johnson et al. (2007) provide a synthesis of the mixed methods definition:
“Mixed methods research is the type of research in which researcher or team of researchers combines elements of qualitative and quantitative research approaches (e.g. use of...
... middle of paper ...
...egration and publications as indicators of “yield” from mixed
methods studies’ Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 1,147-63.
Rice, P. L., & Ezzy, D. (1999). Qualitative research methods: A health focus. South
Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
Sandelowski, M. (2000). Combining qualitative and quantitative sampling, data
collection, and analysis techniques in mixed method studies. Research in Nursing
and Health, 23, 246-255.
Stange, K.C. (2006). Crabtree Publishing Mixed Methods Research. Ann Fam Med, 4
Stern, P. (1992). Eroding grounded theory. In B. Glaser (Ed.), Grounded theory 1984 -
1994 (Vol. 1, pp. 53-63). Mill Valley, CA: Sociology Press
Teddlie, C. and Tashakkori, A. Foundations of Mixed Methods Research: Integrating
Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches in the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Los Angeles: Sage, 2009, p. 133.
There are two types of research that can be conducted in research studies, these are qualitative and quantitative (Newman, 2011). Qualitative research is a process that uses detailed oriented methodology that tries to achieve a profound knowledge or understanding of specific incident and circumstance, wh...
Patton, M. (2002). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods.(3rd ed).Thousand Oaks, Califorinia : Sage Publications, Inc . Retrieved on May 10th, 2014, From http://books.google.com
According to Smith (1983) quantitative research is to explain, predict and develop laws that can be universally applied and Qualitative research is the interpretation and understanding of what people give to their situation. The researchers clearly stated the purpose of their studies, aim, objectiv...
Gelo, O., Braakmann, D., & Benetka, G. (2008). Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Beyond the Debate. Integrative Psychological & Behavioral Science, 42(3), 266-290. doi:10.1007/s12124-008-9078-3
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Department of sociology,2006. Qualitative and quantitative approaches. [online] Available at: [Accessed 24 November 2011].
This essay is going to critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using surveys and questionnaires as a method of Socio-Legal research. When conducting socio-legal research, a number of methods can be used to collect useful information.
In this paper, I will define quantitative and qualitative research methods and provide examples in the context of social issues which will hopefully provide insight into how this methods are properly applied.
We believe it is clear that both qualitative and quantitative research have many benefits and many costs. In some situations the qualitative approach will be more appropriate; in other situations the quantitative approach will be more appropriate.
Qualitative and Quantitative study designs both can be beneficial in research design. They both provide valuable options for researchers in the field. These techniques can either be used separately in a research study or they can be combined to achieve maximum information. This paper will define the terms qualitative and quantitative; describe the similarities and differences between each; discuss how qualitative and/or quantitative research designs or techniques could be used in the evaluation of my proposed research; and discuss why linking analysis to study design is important.
Traditional research may use quantitative or qualitative research method. According to Hendricks (2009), quantitative research is a general conclusion based on hard data. Hen-dricks describe quantitativ...
Another option available to a researcher is mixed methods which focuses on collecting, analyzing, and mixing both qualitative and quantitative data in a single study; also, it is based on the premise that the use of quantitative and qualitative combination provides a better understanding of the research problem than either approach alo...
Stejskal, S.M. (2010) Quatiative and Qualitative Research Methods are not and should not be Mutually Exclusive, Grinn Verlag.
Thomas, Murray R. (2003). Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods In Theses And Dissertations. California: Corwin Press
The Importance and Appropriateness of Utilizing Different Methodologies for Research. Introduction The process of research entails the logical as well as systematic search for useful data and information with regard to a specific topic (Jha, 2008). It is also comprised of the investigation of the best, most cost effective and appropriate solutions to both social and scientific issues, following an objective and logical analysis. Jha, (2008) defines research as the search for knowledge and the discovery of the truth. During this process, the data can be gathered from a wide pool of sources among them interviews, books, nature among others.The data can then be analyzed with the appropriate data analysis tools, so as to report the findings
Qualitative and quantitative researcher’s exhibited conflicting ways of approaching a research. Some researchers prefer qualitative over quantitative and vice-versa. Also, it is common for qualitative and quantitative to be used together in a research. But, both methods when carried out correctly provide good research. Plus, both methods have their own unique differences and characteristics. In this paper I will define three of these characteristics in a quantitative and qualitative research design and discuss and compare their differences. (Smith & Davis, 2010)