Video Spotlight – Types of Research
All Libraries Posted: October 3rd, 2024The video acknowledges that the first step to actually understanding an academic article is understanding the distinctions between quantitative and qualitative. The table below summarizes the information mentioned:
| Quantitative | Quantitative |
|---|---|
| Numerical Data (averages, medians, etc.) |
Personal experiences (attitudes, beliefs, et. – researcher’s experiences influence interpretation) |
| Can identify patterns and changes over time
(requires greater sample for greater accuracy) |
Captures a specific time and place (results are difficult to generalize) |
| Controlled environment (limited naturally) |
Uncontrolled environment (natural) |
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Hello, my name is Diamond Williams! Welcome to another Video Spotlight, a series in which I watch a UCF Libraries research video and provide a detailed summary for your convenience. If you would like to reach out, please email me: diamond.williams@ucf.edu // diamondw722@gmail.com
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