Generally speaking, quantitive research aims to derive a relationship between two variables which is out there indepent of human beings while qualitative research attempts to investigate the processes in a particualr phenomena. I think there is no 'the best research approach' as qualitative research and quantitive research are based on different views. Quantitive research generates a constant relationship, which seems to create new knowledge. However, this may be too general and the 'golden rule' may not be suitable for all situations. Qualitative research focus contextual factors, which enables researhcers to gaint insight knowledge. However, complexity is introduced since each context will have a specific rule.
Really, both quantitive and qualitative research have pros and cons. Researchers could apply either one of the two research mehtod, depending on their believes and research questions. Maybe the mix use of quantitive research and qualitative research will bring a suprising result.
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ReplyDeleteThere are clear differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches, some researchers maintain that the choice between using qualitative or quantitative approaches actually has less to do with methodologies than it does with positioning oneself within a particular discipline or research tradition. The difficulty of choosing a method is compounded by the fact that research is often affiliated with universities and other institutions. Thanks..........
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