On Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Checking Your Understanding

Instructions

Watch the video below and then answer the questions that follow.

On Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Research

After watching On Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Research, consider the questions below. Then submit your response.

Question 1: What two approaches does Michelle Richter identify for looking at research?

Choice A, quantitative and computational

Choice B, qualitative and computational

Choice C, quantitative and qualitative

Choice D, computational and interrogative

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 2: If you plan to take a quantitative approach, it is helpful to be proficient in

Choice A, interviewing.

Choice B, using statistics.

Choice C, using citation styles.

Choice D, differentiating academic genres.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is B.

Question 3: According to Richter, which of the following is, unfortunately, difficult to get from quantitative approaches?

Choice A, data

Choice B, context

Choice C, useful metrics

Choice D, useful graphs

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is B.

Question 4: According to the video, what is one of the strengths of qualitative work?

Choice A, You get to meet new people.

Choice B, You get factual data.

Choice C, You get to avoid awkward encounters.

Choice D, You get the background.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is D.

Question 5: How does Richter feel about combining quantitative and qualitative research?

Choice A, It’s fantastic.

Choice B, It’s a disaster.

Choice C, It only works some of the time.

Choice D, It’s a lot less work.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is A.