Research Approach Comparison Chart

Quantitative Qualitative Action Research Mixed Method Instruments/ Methods of data collection Tests, closed-ended Surveys, Rating Scales,Statistics; Something is counted Interviews, Observations, Focus Groups, Open-ended Questionnaires, etc. Typically a mixture of quant & qual methods are used bused,(butt doesnt have to be a mixture)

Mixture of instruments & methods. Purpose Test something; To resolve To predict Describe something; Understand something; To address or correct every-day problems.

To Confirm To Explore To Expand breadth & scope of research Viewpoint Logical Empirical Deductive Situational Inductive

Applied research; Practical Realistic Participatory Both deductive & inductive, Multiple influences exist Context Controlled;...