PSY832 Week 7 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

Psy832 dq wk 7

DQ 1) What are the most significant philosophical underpinnings and assumptions of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies? How do the kinds of useful knowledge produced vary from quantitative to qualitative research? How does the methodology employed require you to adapt your perspective of a problem? Explain.

DQ 2) What are the relative strengths and shortcomings of quantitative and qualitative methodologies? Consider the comparative advantages and disadvantages in terms of design components including sampling strategies, methods of data collection, and data analysis approaches.