Collection of Data

Inductive: Deriving general conclusions based on the in-depth study of a small number of cases with no prior theories or hypotheses

Can be either deductive or inductive depending on the mixed method design: a) Research objective: qualitative or quantitative; b) Presence of pre-formulated theories or hypotheses

Focus: Generalizability of research findings based on random samples to diverse populations

Focus: Analysis of the complexity of the phenomena based on participants' unique and subjective statements on a case-by-case basis

Focus: Dependent on the paradigm emphasis—dominant status of either quantitative or qualitative approach, or equal status

Type of data: Quantitative, specific and numerical data that can be utilized to make quantitative predictions

Type of data: Qualitative data involving the use of words to capture the richness and distinctiveness of the phenomena

Type of data: Combination or words, pictures and numbers, with one type of data compensating for the weaknesses of the other

Approach: Construction of a situation that is focused on the removal of confounding variables in order to establish specific cause-and-effect relationships between pre-identified variables

Approach: Collection of data in naturalistic settings that are subject to the in

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