As a researcher, which particular research methods (quantitative, qualitative, or a combination) do you tend to gravitate towards and why?
From what I understand quantitative is precise and general information with cause and effect. Where as qualitative is based more so on human experience, showing more than just numbers . Qualitative allows more of a flexible plan that evolves as observations are gathered. I think I would probably lean towards quantitative first as I am more of a facts type of person, However I can see many instances where qualitative might work better.
Do you think it’s important to recognize the biases in the choice of the research method? Why?
Yes , if you choose a certain method in hopes to get specific results , I would say that’s bias because it’s an intent to manipulate results attained
What could determine the use of a particular research method?
For new ideas , it might be best to use qualitative methods as they provide direction for our questions. Once we have that question we can then test hypothesis with a quantitative method.
512Mercedes 