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Question 23 • MO-Psychology

Which of the following statements is not correct concerning qualitative and quantitative research?

Answer
A
Research cannot use both qualitative and quantitative methods in a study.
B
Research can use both qualitative and quantitative data in a study.
C
Quantitative research uses numbers and measurements.
D
Qualitative research uses descriptions and observations.

Explanation

Qualitative and quantitative methods can be combined in one study, a design often called mixed-methods research. Therefore, the statement that research cannot use both methods is not correct. Quantitative research uses numbers and measurements, while qualitative research uses descriptions and observations.

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