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RESEARCH METHODS - Experimental research: qualitative and quantitative data Flashcards

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What is qualitative data good for studying?

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Studying topics as a whole

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2 advantages of qualitative data?

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Researcher can interact with participants

Open ended interviews - flexibility and clarification

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4 disadvantages of qualitative data?

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Less scientific
Researcher bias
Data more difficult to interpret
Participants react according to what is expected

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What is quantitative data good for studying?

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Studying specific areas of behaviour etc.

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3 advantages of quantitative data?

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Controlled conditions - less extraneous variables
Data easier to interpret
Procedures designed to hide real purpose

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2 disadvantages of quantitative data?

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Less flexible (and no clarifying) questions.
Responses not as detailed as qualitative
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