B. Exercises
Exercise 1: Differences between Quantitative and Qualitative Research and Kinds of Research across Fields
Directions: Put a checkmark () before each number if the statement is referring to a Quantitative Methodology and an (X) mark if it is a Qualitative Methodology.
__________ 1. Preference for precise hypothesis stated at the outset.
__________ 2. Data reduced to numerical scores.
__________ 3. Preference for definitions in context or as study progresses.
__________ 4. Much attention to assessing and improving reliability of scores obtained from instruments. __________ 5. Preference for assuming that reliability of inferences is adequate.
__________ 6. Preference for expert information (purposive) samples.
__________ 7. Willingness to manipulate aspects, situations, or conditions in studying
__________ 8. Preference for narrative/literary descriptions of procedures.
__________ 9. Preference for design or statistical control of extraneous variables.
__________ 10. Preference for specific design control for procedural bias.
__________ 11. Preference for logical analysis in controlling or accounting for extraneous variables. __________ 12. Preference for statistical summary of results.
__________ 13. Preference for breaking down complex phenomena into specific parts for analysis. __________ 14. Unwillingness to tamper with naturally occurring phenomena.
__________ 15. Preference for hypotheses that emerge as study develops.