REFLECTION ON EDMGT 603 EDUCATIONAL PLANNING, ORGANIZATION

AND MANAGEMENT

Define the fundamental principles and characteristics of qualitative research

methodologies. Discuss the various research designs commonly utilized in

quantitative and qualitative inquiry. Compare and contrast data collection methods

and analysis used in both types of researches.

These are the objectives we need to achieved. We teachers should have a broad

knowledge about the fundamental principles and characteristics of qualitative

research methodologies.

There's no hard and fast rule for qualitative versus quantitative research, and it's

often taken for granted. It is claimed here that the divide between qualitative and

quantitative research is ambiguous, incoherent, and hence of little value, and that its

widespread use could have negative implications. This conclusion is supported by a

variety of arguments. Qualitative researchers, for example, have varying

perspectives on fundamental problems (such as the use of quantification and causal

analysis), which makes the difference as such shaky. In addition, many elements of

qualitative and quantitative research overlap significantly, making it difficult to

distinguish between the two.

Qualitative research focused on understanding the depth and complexity of human

experiences, behaviors, and phenomena. Quantitative research is characterized by

its emphasis on numerical data, statistical analysis, and objective measurement.

What Is the Difference Between Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research?

Because qualitative and quantitative studies collect different types of data, their

data collection methods differ considerably. Quantitative studies rely on numerical

or measurable data. In contrast, qualitative studies rely on personal accounts or

documents that illustrate in detail how people think or respond within society.

In short from what I learn in the discussion, Quantitative is Statistics in variables

and Qualitative is for Narrations and descriptions.

Quantitative and qualitative data can be gathered from the same data unit depending

on whether the variable of interest is numerical or categorical. Qualitative research

differs from quantitative research in its objectives, techniques, and design.

Qualitative research aims to gain insights into phenomena, groups, or experiences

that cannot be objectively measured or quantified using mathematics. Instead of

seeking to uncover precise answers or statistics in a controlled environment like

quantitative research, qualitative research is more exploratory, drawing upon data

sources such as photographs, journal entries, video footage, and interviews

Quantitative research tackles questions from different angles compared to qualitative

research. Instead of probing for subjective meaning by asking exploratory “how?”

and “why?” questions, quantitative research provides precise causal explanations

that can be measured and communicated mathematically. While qualitative

researchers might visit subjects in their homes or otherwise in the field, quantitative

research is usually conducted in a controlled environment. Instead of gaining insight

or understanding into a subjective, context-dependent issue, as is the case with

qualitative research, the goal is instead to obtain objective information, such as

determining the best time to undergo a specific medical procedure

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JUDY ANN M. CORTEZ