Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research in Social Research
Not what you're looking for?
1). Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and quantitative research.
2). Suppose you are to study police brutality, what methods of research (demographics, historical data, surveys, interviews, or observation) would you utilize?
Min. of 250 words in length.
Purchase this Solution
Solution Preview
1) One of the major advantages of qualitative research is the fact that qualitative research gives researchers a method by which to gauge the opinions and perspectives of the research subjects that are participating in a research study. A major disadvantage of qualitative research is the fact that this form of research does not provide exact objective data that can be utilized in answering a ...
Education
- Criminal Justice, Elizabeth City State University
- Master of Public Administration, North Carolina Central University
Recent Feedback
- "Excellent work, from the time of my post to the time I received a response was days ahead of my requirements. "
- "Great, Thank You for our Help!!"
- "Excellent, thank you "
- "Thank you"
- "Thank you!"
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Sociology: Socialization & Social Groups
A refresher quiz on socialization.
Research Methods for Data Collection
This quiz is designed for students to help them gain a better understanding of the different types of research and when to appropriately use them.