Question

Discuss characteristics used to appraise when evaluating qualitative and quantitative designs. Which characteristics are the most important and why?

Answer 1

Ans) Characteristics of Qualitative Observational Research

Naturalistic Inquiry. Qualitative observational research is naturalistic because it studies a group in its natural setting.
Inductive analysis.
Holistic perspective.
Personal contact and insight.
Dynamic systems.
Unique case orientation.
Context sensitivity.
Empathic neutrality.

Characteristics of a quantitative research
Its main characteristics are:
The data is usually gathered using structured research instruments. The results are based on larger sample sizes that are representative of the population. The research study can usually be replicated or repeated, given its high reliability.