Qualitative vs Quantitative Research: True or False

TRUE: It is done to quantify responses to be transferred as numerical data.

FALSE: Questions pertaining to reasons requires explanations or narrative answers thus, it is qualitative in form.

FALSE: Qualitative research finds answers to questions (creates Hypothesis) while Quantitative research proves certain predictions (proves hypothesis).

TRUE: Quantitative research transfers numerical data into statistical analyses.

FALSE: Qualitative Research needs more interaction due to data gathering process which uses interview, field notes and observation (journal entries)

TRUE: Quantitative research has a margin of error.( Possibility of having similar result when used to diff. locale or respondent.)Qualitative research has none due to subjectivity or response.

TRUE: Tables and graphs presents numerical data. Qualitative Research interprets data though themes.(collated narrative responses)

FALSE: Qualitative research interprets narrative responses thus, mathematical computation may not be possible.

FALSE: Both has research question to be answered. They only differ on the type of question.

-William Faulkner