Research Types Flashcards
Primary Data
Is collected specifically for a
current research projects.
Secondary Data
Is previously collected for
some other project and is
used by your current
research
What is the objective in qualitative research design?
To gain a deep understanding of consumer behavior,
motivations, or attitude. (the why and how)
What is the data type in qualitative research design?
Non-numerical data
What are the data collection methods in qualitative research design?
Interviews, focus groups, and
participation observations
What is the data type in quantitative research design?
Numerical data
What is the objective in quantitative research design?
Aims for empirical assessments involving numerical
measurement and statistical analysis of data.
What is Qualitative (exploratory) research
Discovery/identifications of new ideas, definitions, preliminary
understanding of relationships
What are the data collection methods in quantitative research design?
Surveys, questionnaires, and
experiments
What is Quantitative research?
Research that involves numerical data, validation of facts, estimates, and relations
What are the two Quantitative Research?
Descriptive and Causal
What is Descriptive Research used for?
Is used to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon
What is Causal research used for?
Is used to determine causal-and effect relationships.
This includes exploring the association among variables and the causal relations
What does descriptive research address?
It addresses the what question
What does causal research address?
It addresses the when/ why/ how questions