QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH1
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Amelia Garcia
Grand Canyon University:PCN-540
April 5, 2017
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
In the article The Career Development of Mexican American Adolescent Women: A Test of Social Cognitive Career Theory, review of literature found inconsistencies between educational and vocational accomplishments and ambitions in Mexican American women.The investigator's chose 364 senior high school Mexican American adolescent females to support the influence of specific and social cognitive variables on vocational aspirations, objectives, stature, and traditionalism (Flores & O’Brien, 2002). The ground for the study was to investigate the relevance of the current model of career selections to the experiences of Mexican American adolescent females and to expand the current model to incorporate variables that are theorized to be salient for this cultural group of females .(Flores & O’Brien, 2002).
The Key Differences Between Qualitative And Quantitative Research
Qualitative research goal is to develop an understanding of a social or human problem from multiple perspectives; also seen as exploratory research and answer the question “who, why, and in what way” (Abawi, 2008). In this study, the researchers are using qualitative data to identify and understand Mexican American adolescent females choices regarding educational endeavors and occupational goals; qualitative data can also provide further depth on barriers (i.e. society, personal, family). Quantitative research collects numerical data in order to explain, predict or control the process of interest and create statistical data (Abawi, 2008). The barriers and problems that are identified in the study can be used to generate ideas or alternative prospects in quantitative research to discover trends, thoughts or opinions in the participants.
The Strengths And Weaknesses Of Qualitative Research Designs
Qualitative research has been pointed out for over utilizing the interview process and focus groups while under utilizing other methods including ethnography, observation, documentary analysis, case studies, and conversational analysis (Anderson, 2010). Qualitative research has many strengths when conducted in a proper manner. Qualitative research strengths include; problems being analyzed in detail and in depth, researchers have more room in terms of what to study, and interviews are not confined to limited questions and can be guided or redirected by the researcher (Anderson, 2010). Weakness presented by qualitative research are problems keeping clients anonymous...
