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beccaep

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Describe the primary differences between quantitative and qualitative research and give examples of each.
 
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Question 2

Maintaining eye contact during conversation is_________________ ____________.
 
  a. more common for women than for men
 b. a means of intimidating another person
 c. not important to establishing trust
 d. a sign of insecurity



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Answer to Question 1

The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Describe the goal of quantitative research and explain why sociologists use this approach.

Provide an example of quantitative research.

Describe the objective of qualitative research and explain why sociologists use this approach.

Provide an example of qualitative research.

Answer to Question 2

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