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Published on Nov 28, 2015

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  • Qualitative is not used in Number form
  • Quantitative is used in Number form

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  • Why do scientists prefer quantitative rather than qualitative data
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We have quantitative which can produce large amounts of data, the researcher knows clearly in advance what they are looking for, all aspects of the study are carefully designed before the experiment starts, the researcher can remain objective.
On the other hand On the other hand, qualitative research gives researchers a chance to change their questions as research is being conducted to find out more in-depth information and get richer data. Qualitative research is flexible and highly focused. Because the results are seen or heard first-hand, the researcher can relate to the findings easily.


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Quantitative data is information about quantities; that is, information that can be measured and written down with numbers. Some examples of quantitative data are your height, your shoe size, and the length of your fingernails.




Qualitative data is information about qualities; information that can't actually be measured. Some examples of qualitative data are the softness of your skin, the grace with which you run, and the color of your eyes