Question

In the space provided after each of the characteristics listed below, write “Qualitative” if the characteristic refers primarily to one or more qualitative research methodologies. Write “Quantitative” if the characteristic refers primarily to one or more quantitative research methodologies. 1. A lot of attention devoted to assessing and improving the reliability of scores obtained from instruments _______________ 2. A willingness to manipulate conditions when studying complex phenomena _______________ 3. The researcher is the key instrument _______________ 4. Primary reliance is on the researcher to deal with procedural bias _______________ 5. The natural setting is the direct source of data _______________ 6. Data are collected primarily in the form of numbers Quantitative

Answer 1

1. A lot of attention devoted to assessing and improving the reliability of scores obtained from instruments Quantitative

2. A willingness to manipulate conditions when studying complex phenomena Quantitative

3. The researcher is the key instrument Qualitative

4. Primary reliance is on the researcher to deal with procedural bias Qualitative

5. The natural setting is the direct source of data Qualitative

6. Data are collected primarily in the form of numbers Quantitative