Quantitative and Qualitative Research: A View for Clarity

This paper compares and contrasts two different approaches utilized in research on education: quantitative and qualitative research. A description of these two approaches is followed by a discussion of how the components of these two approaches differ. Philosophical assumptions, methods/types, purposes/goals, question/hypotheses, those being researched, those conducting the research, and data/data analysis are examined. In order to enhance the understanding of these different approaches, two service-learning research projects are discussed with a focus on these components. Finally, what is gained and lost with each approach is presented.

• Publication year

  2010

• Venue

  International Journal of Education

• Publication date

  2010-11-06

• Fields of study

  Education, Psychology

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.5296/IJE.V2I2.446
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar

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