Author Question: Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research. Give examples of each. What ... (Read 49 times)

savannahhooper · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research. Give examples of each.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When the U.S. Army administered tests to recruits during World War I, it discovered that:

a. blacks tended to score higher than whites
b. IQ was meaningless in terms of ability to predict effectiveness as a soldier
c. IQ was unrelated to race
d. performance was linked to social class

Ptupou85 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 1, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Qualitative methods include focus groups, interviews and participant observation. They are typically aimed at uncovering as much information as possible about a small number of cases. Quantitative studies typically rely on counting and statistical analysis via the use of surveys.

Answer to Question 2

D