I do think that research stars off qualitative and can either continue on that path or can be redirected in a qualitative study. i believe this because how we form the basis for research is done qualitatively we take in things from our life and from this we decided to do a study. I guess what i am saying is that we are constantly doing research in our lives and it is qualitative which forms our thoughts then provoking us to do focused research.
Either way, whether Babbie is right or wrong, I think that it is important to have both qualitative and quantitative data in research, I think qualitative data is more important and can explain quantitative data.
I think that all research starts off qualitative and can either stay fully qualitative or change into quantitative. I think that in the beginning of a study you always have questions and theories.. you do not just start with numbers. Numbers alone do not tell you anything. Being a Behavior Science major makes me want to know more about behavior, character traits, and more personal things then numbers could ever tell me.
I agree with Babbie that data is fundementally qualitative. All research starts as words until we convert it into numbers to represent those words. I prefer qualitative data like Kristina said so maybe it is just a personal bias. I think qualitative data seems so much more useful.
I agree with Babbie that all data are fundamentally qualitative. All studies begin with a question and most often the hypothesis to that question is in words. Quantitative is a means of collecting data in numbers but most often even those numbers are going to answer the question qualitatively. I feel like I'm not explaining myself very well. Does this make sense?
I am in the elderly group and we are trying to assess the needs of the elderly. I would much rather do interviews and phone calls like we will be doing than just gather numbers and statistics on the elderly and what they need. I think because we are having the opportunity to meet this people we will have a clear understanding of what they need and the experience will be much more memorable and interesting.
I think you can discover much more through qualitative research because you are being able to engage in the project and thats something that I would remember and be much more meaningful to me than numbers.
I agree with Babbie when he says that all data are fundamentally qualitative. When you use qualitative data you are using mostly words and you gather your information from observation and interviews. When you use quantitative data you are using numbers and you get your research through experiments and survey design.
I agree that data are fundamentally qualitative. We as human beings are qualitative beings, and do not naturally communicate with each other through numbers (quantitatively). Reading quantitative data is a technical skill that is learned. So, I completely understand what he means when he says that data are fundamentally qualitative.
I disagree. I feel that some research is quantitative, without being qualitative. I believe data that is converted into quantitative form was always quantitative, the mere process of making data quantitative does not change the data obtained. The subjective nature of our ability to interpret data is another topic all together. Kelsi Bean
I tend to agree with Babbie as well. You can use numbers to describe only so much about a study group. For example, you could study a group of ducks and say there are 20 of them. Then you could divide that into parents and kids or sort by how many of certain colors. None of these really tell you anything useful about the ducks, like how they interact with each other. Not the best example but I'm trying. Qualitative is more useful and interesting with any situation.
I agree with Babbie because I am biased toward qualitative data. I like it more. I feel more comfortable working with it.
I wonder if responses to this question will vary depending on the student's own "home base". If someone puts more faith into quantitative data, I'm sure they can give a brilliant argument as to why Babbie could be mistaken. I can't.
Words mean more to me than numbers. In asking questions, such as "What is your favorite color?" it's...
unexpected to hear, "I like sixty-two best!" (No, that's not really a strong example, I suppose.)
We use both qualitative and quantitative data in our lives, but as numbers come from words (my opinion), I do agree with Babbie. I don't think objects and meanings ever began being a number in a system, but rather numbers turn into identifiers.
I feel waaaay out in left field today, but these were my thoughts.
I do think that research stars off qualitative and can either continue on that path or can be redirected in a qualitative study. i believe this because how we form the basis for research is done qualitatively we take in things from our life and from this we decided to do a study. I guess what i am saying is that we are constantly doing research in our lives and it is qualitative which forms our thoughts then provoking us to do focused research.
Vince
VinSad3 2 years ago
Either way, whether Babbie is right or wrong, I think that it is important to have both qualitative and quantitative data in research, I think qualitative data is more important and can explain quantitative data.
Mallory Johnson
mallorydawn03 2 years ago
I think that all research starts off qualitative and can either stay fully qualitative or change into quantitative. I think that in the beginning of a study you always have questions and theories.. you do not just start with numbers. Numbers alone do not tell you anything. Being a Behavior Science major makes me want to know more about behavior, character traits, and more personal things then numbers could ever tell me.
mallorydawn03 2 years ago
I agree with Babbie that data is fundementally qualitative. All research starts as words until we convert it into numbers to represent those words. I prefer qualitative data like Kristina said so maybe it is just a personal bias. I think qualitative data seems so much more useful.
-Kristen Chandler
kchand86 2 years ago
I agree with Babbie that all data are fundamentally qualitative. All studies begin with a question and most often the hypothesis to that question is in words. Quantitative is a means of collecting data in numbers but most often even those numbers are going to answer the question qualitatively. I feel like I'm not explaining myself very well. Does this make sense?
Jenn Law
jalaw146 2 years ago
I agree that you need some form of words when gathering data and in some way or another all research you gather needs some type qualitative piece.
Tammy Allen
tammymarie82708 2 years ago
I am in the elderly group and we are trying to assess the needs of the elderly. I would much rather do interviews and phone calls like we will be doing than just gather numbers and statistics on the elderly and what they need. I think because we are having the opportunity to meet this people we will have a clear understanding of what they need and the experience will be much more memorable and interesting.
Tammy Allen
tammymarie82708 2 years ago
I think you can discover much more through qualitative research because you are being able to engage in the project and thats something that I would remember and be much more meaningful to me than numbers.
Tammy Allen
tammymarie82708 2 years ago
I agree with Babbie when he says that all data are fundamentally qualitative. When you use qualitative data you are using mostly words and you gather your information from observation and interviews. When you use quantitative data you are using numbers and you get your research through experiments and survey design.
Tammy Allen
tammymarie82708 2 years ago
I agree that data are fundamentally qualitative. We as human beings are qualitative beings, and do not naturally communicate with each other through numbers (quantitatively). Reading quantitative data is a technical skill that is learned. So, I completely understand what he means when he says that data are fundamentally qualitative.
BreReid 2 years ago
I disagree. I feel that some research is quantitative, without being qualitative. I believe data that is converted into quantitative form was always quantitative, the mere process of making data quantitative does not change the data obtained. The subjective nature of our ability to interpret data is another topic all together. Kelsi Bean
greeneyedfrog87 2 years ago
I tend to agree with Babbie as well. You can use numbers to describe only so much about a study group. For example, you could study a group of ducks and say there are 20 of them. Then you could divide that into parents and kids or sort by how many of certain colors. None of these really tell you anything useful about the ducks, like how they interact with each other. Not the best example but I'm trying. Qualitative is more useful and interesting with any situation.
Marie
corgilover1001 2 years ago
I agree with Babbie because I am biased toward qualitative data. I like it more. I feel more comfortable working with it.
I wonder if responses to this question will vary depending on the student's own "home base". If someone puts more faith into quantitative data, I'm sure they can give a brilliant argument as to why Babbie could be mistaken. I can't.
Words mean more to me than numbers. In asking questions, such as "What is your favorite color?" it's...
Chibiusa98 2 years ago
unexpected to hear, "I like sixty-two best!" (No, that's not really a strong example, I suppose.)
We use both qualitative and quantitative data in our lives, but as numbers come from words (my opinion), I do agree with Babbie. I don't think objects and meanings ever began being a number in a system, but rather numbers turn into identifiers.
I feel waaaay out in left field today, but these were my thoughts.
-Kristina
Chibiusa98 2 years ago