Psyc Forum: Forum 2 (Module 2)

NameInstitutionCourseDate Qualitative versus Quantitative Research MethodsAccording to Crawford (2017), research is a systematically refined thinking technique that employs specialized tools, instruments, and procedures, to obtain an adequate solution to a problem. The quantitative analysis seeks the development and employment of mathematical models, hypotheses, and theories relating to an event by the use of statistics to systematically and empirically investigate observable facts. On the other hand, Qualitative research involves collection and analysis of non-numerical data intending to interpret meaning from these data that helps understand a targeted phenomenon. Below is an argument in support of both methods being best with quantitative research methods as statement 1 and qualitative research methods as statement 2. Statement 1With quantitative research methods, a researcher can gather a more significant amount of data and statistically analyze it without bias, hence reaching a larger geographical area (Crawford, 2017). The tools used, i.e. computational tools, are more structured, highly reliable and fast. Data from quantitative research is useful in marking decisions regarding market size, demographics, etc. It is best when the objective of a researcher seeks precise measurement and analysis. Statement 2With qualitative research methods, a researcher can dive deeper into issues of interest