As a researcher who has used a wide variety of methodologies, I understand the importance of acknowledging that we, as researchers, do not pick the methodology; rather, the research question dictates ...

Business owners are constantly gathering information to help develop strategies to improve marketing and sales. Ultimately, the goal is to improve the bottom line, with better targeting of a company's ...

Research is the backbone of society's progress. Without it, there would be no new drugs, tech, etc. Basically, every trace of human progress could grind to a halt. However, research is only as good as ...

Quantitative business research focuses on quantifying behaviours, opinions, trends, and other variables by collecting and analysing measurable, numerical data. It answers questions related to “how ...

Let's say you want to learn how a group will vote in an election. You face a classic decision of gathering qualitative vs. quantitative data. With one method, you can ask voters open-ended questions ...

Whereas quantitative refers to numeric and objective qualities that someone can measure, qualitative refers to subjective qualities that rely on opinion, observation or listening abilities.

Background: Systematic reviews have, in the past, focused on quantitative studies and clinical effectiveness, while excluding qualitative evidence. Qualitative research can inform evidence-based ...

Institutional investors face complex decisions—where to allocate capital, which managers to trust, how to weather volatility. These choices can’t rely on instinct alone. They require data, structure, ...

1. A Qualitative Analysis seeks out the ‘why’, not the ‘how’ of its topic, seeking out the quality not quantity. A Quantitative Analysis seeks out the ‘How’, not the ‘Why’ of its topic, seeking out ...