Business owners faced with tough decisions can use one or both of two general approaches to problem solving. The qualitative approach draws on a manager's experience and expertise, which together hone ...

Quantitative and qualitative approaches face different challenges and expectations, particularly when it comes to data ...

In the current digital landscape, library users require access to electronic content for learning, teaching, and research purposes. Information needs often surpass available resources, and librarians ...

Key points Neither a quantitative nor a qualitative methodology is the right way to approach every scientific question. Rather, the nature of the question determines which methodology is best suited ...

Understanding complex systems such as developing embryos requires quantitative approaches. Mathematical models of developmental processes have provided insight into mechanisms and suggested new ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. (Related post: How focus groups informed our study about nationalism and ...

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 ...