Can you explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods in social sciences?

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fwval · Answer

quantitative research: focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis to identify patterns and test hypotheses.

qualitative research: focuses on non numerical data to gain a deeper understanding through descriptive and interpretative analysis.

Thayes1287 · Answer

@fwval wrote:

quantitative research: focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis to identify patterns and test hypotheses. qualitative research: focuses on non numerical data to gain a deeper understanding through descriptive and interpretative analysis.

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