HLTD04H3 Chapter 14: Chapter 14
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Hltb10 chapter 14: breaking down the quantitative/qualitative divide. Dichotomy b/w quantitative and qualitative research has been maintained to this point for 2 simple reasons: There are differences b/w quantitative and qualitative research strategies. It is a useful means of organizing research methods and approaches to data analysis. The natural science model and qualitative research (277) Qualitative research frequently exhibits features associated with a natural science model. Empiricist overtones: many qualitative researchers place a similar emphasis (like quantitative researchers) on the importance of direct contact with social reality. The very idea that theory is to be grounded in data is central to empiricism. The empiricism of qualitative research is perhaps most notable in conversation analysis. A specific problem focus: qualitative research can investigate tightly defined research questions. Hypothesis and theory testing: qual. researchers typically test hypotheses or theories generated in their research.
