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“Quantitative and Qualitative research methodologies can be structurally helpful when compiling data to support a claim. The first step is to know what information is to be conveyed and what methodology will best support the claim. Quantitative is typically concrete data and there is no degree of uncertainty (Nikolaos & Pollalis, 2018, p. 93). This method can be very helpful in establishing variable comparisons. For example, a student will use this method to determine percentage difference of campus students who prefer pizza to burgers. The student conducting the research can easily determine this by selecting a random X number of students and asking the close ended question, “Do you prefer a pizza or a burger?”
The qualitative method is best used with subjective data. Typically, more information is required for quantitative findings such as the answers to the who? what? when? why? where? and how? and unlike the quantitative method, open-ended questions are more helpful in providing supportive data for qualitative findings (Nikolaos & Pollalis, 2018, p. 95). Ideally, subject interviews are extremely helpful as opposed to simple close-ended questions. This method will best suit the question, “Why do students prefer pizza over burgers?” or vice versa.
We are encouraged to analyze our information to review for accuracy, possible bias, and overall reliability (SDSU University Library, n.d.). From a research standpoint, our objective is to gather as much relevant information to support our hypotheses. It is critical that students are cognizant of their sources to ensure accuracy and credibility.
“A scholarly (or academic) resource is one that is written by experts in the field for experts in the field. A popular resource is one that is written for the general public. Your local newspaper is a popular resource” (UCMO Library, 2022).It is important to distinguish when to use data from a scholarly or a newspaper/news media outlet. A newspaper/media outlet would be necessary when writing something general. For example, popular resources would be ideal for a paper describing Disneyland Nostalgia. You will find interviews from the general population describing their magical experience the first time they stepped foot in Disneyland. A scholarly source would not be ideal for this. According to the USC Library website, scholarly sources are to be utilized in “support of conducting in-depth research and has been reviewed by academic peers to ensure the reliability of method used and the validity of findings.”
References
Nikolaos, B., & Pollalis, Y. (2018). Quantitative and Qualitative Research in Business &
Technology: Justifying a Suitable Research Methodology.
Review of Integrative Business & Economics Research, (7),.
http://buscompress.com/uploads/3/4/9/8/34980536/riber_7-s1_sp_h17-083_91-105.pdf
SDSU University Library. (n.d.).Why Evaluate?.
https://library.sdsu.edu/research-services/news/evaluate-your-sources
UCMO Library. (2022, January 16).Popular vs. Academic Materials.
https://guides.library.ucmo.edu/popularlvsscholarly
USC Libraries. (2023, May 9).Research Guides.
https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/scholarly”
For reference, here is the original question.
Review the topic Resources and the directions for the References List assignment.
Identify characteristics of quantitative and qualitative methodologies you look for when finding scholarly resources.
Why is it important to analyze sources critically?
What is the difference between scholarly sources and news media? When is it appropriate to use each type?
