Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research & the Methods of Social Research

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Ashford 2: – Week 1 – Discussion 2

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research & the Methods of Social Research

 

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and   quantitative research. Suppose you are to study police brutality, what methods   of research (demographics, historical data, surveys, interviews, or   observation) would you utilize?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims   with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and   properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’   posts by Day 7.