On Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Checking Your Understanding

1. Question 3.9

   What two approaches does Michelle Richter identify for looking at research?

   A.

   quantitative and computational

   B.

   qualitative and computational

   C.

   quantitative and qualitative

   D.

   computational and interrogative

2. Question 3.10

   If you plan to take a quantitative approach, it is helpful to be proficient in

   A.

   interviewing.

   B.

   using statistics.

   C.

   using citation styles.

   D.

   differentiating academic genres.

3. Question 3.11

   According to Richter, which of the following is, unfortunately, difficult to get from quantitative approaches?

   A.

   data

   B.

   context

   C.

   useful metrics

   D.

   useful graphs

4. Question 3.12

   According to the video, what is one of the strengths of qualitative work?

   A.

   You get to meet new people.

   B.

   You get factual data.

   C.

   You get to avoid awkward encounters.

   D.

   You get the background.

5. Question 3.13

   How does Richter feel about combining quantitative and qualitative research?

   A.

   It’s fantastic.

   B.

   It’s a disaster.

   C.

   It only works some of the time.

   D.

   It’s a lot less work.