1.

The difference between Qualitative & Quantitative Research

Quantitative observations involve measuring or counting something and
expressing the result in numerical form, it also deals with numbers and
statistics. while qualitative observations involve describing something in
non-numerical terms, such as its appearance, texture, or color and also deals
with words and meanings.

2. What are the components of Qualitative and quantitative.

QUALITATIVE:
(i) purpose;
(ii) conceptual context;
(iii) research questions;
(iv) methods; and
(v) validity.

QUANTITATIVE:
INTRODUCTION SECTION
The introduction includes a statement of the topic or question, a
review or a related literature and a statement of the hypothesis with
variables stated in operational terms.
METHOD SECTION
It generally includes a description of the research participants,
measuring instruments, design and procedure.
DATA ANALYSIS
The research plan must include a description of the techniques that
will be used to analyze study data.
TIME SCHEDULE
A time schedule listing major research activities and their
corresponding expected completion data is a useful planning aid. Allow for
more time than you think you will need to complete your study.