Assignment- When to use Qualitative vs. Quantitative Statistics
For this assignment you are to write a 1-page paper with at least 2 references. The contents of the paper should address when it is most appropriate to use Qualitative vs. Quantitative Statistics. Use examples to support your decision.
Lesson Content:
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research? To get a better understanding you have to understand quantitative vs. qualitative data and quantitative vs. qualitative statistics.
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data
• Quantitative Data is data that is in the form of numbers that can be measured using the nominal scale of measurement. Quantitative research generates numerical data or information that can be converted into numbers.
• Qualitative Data is non-numeric. Qualitative data is descriptive data that can be in the form of questions and interviews or observations research gathers information that is not in numerical form.
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Statistics
• Quantitative Statistics is the study based on numerical data as its basis. Many times this type of study answers the question - How many.
• Qualitative Statistics is a study based on information, observations and types of descriptive results. A command example of qualitative statistics is the results of Patients Satisfaction Score.
As you approach doing a research study, one of the first questions you have to ask yourself is will this be a qualitative study, quantitative study, or a combination of both.