Qual vs Quan Flashcards
constructivist
quaL
positivism
quaN
a word for “perceived view” or subjective
Constructivism
a word received view” or objective
Positivism
Aim to generalize
quaN
Explain phenomenon
quaN
cause and effect correlation
quaN
Prediction and Control
quaN
Aim to find patterns
quaL
Explore/describe
quaL
Understand phenomenon
quaL
uses the term “phenomenon” more
quaL
inductive reasoning
looking for a PATTERN and then generalizing it
deductive reasoning
Starting with data, and using that to decide something
hallmark of inductive reasoning
pattern
Going from general to specific
deductive
Going from specific to general
inductive
N or L: deductive
quaN
N or L: inductive
quaL
linear
quaN
circular
quaL
thematic analysis
quaL
systematic analysis
quaN
meta-synthesis
quaL
the term informant
quaL
the term variable
quaN
passive observer
quaN
needs theory from the beginning
quaN
theory testing
quaN
explanation
quaN
parts = the whole
quaN