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Qualitative Vs. Quantitative Research

An intro to qualitative and quantitative research with resources to help design and implement research.

Search Terms

Below are a variety of search terms you can use to find quantitative studies.

General Quantitative Research

  • Quantitative analysis in [your field of interest]
  • Statistical methods in [specific topic]
  • Empirical study on [specific topic]
  • Quantitative research on [specific population or sample]
  • Data-driven study on [specific topic]

Surveys and Questionnaires

  • Survey results on [specific topic]
  • Questionnaire-based research in [your field of interest]
  • Survey analysis in [specific topic]
  • Quantitative survey on [specific population]

Experimental Research

  • Experimental research in [your field of interest]
  • Controlled experiment on [specific topic]
  • Laboratory study on [specific variable]
  • Field experiment in [specific context]

Statistical Analysis

  • Statistical significance in [specific topic]
  • Regression analysis in [specific field]
  • ANOVA in [specific topic]
  • Correlation study on [specific variables]

Measurement and Data Collection

  • Quantitative measurement of [specific variable]
  • Data collection methods in [specific field]
  • Measurement techniques in [specific topic]
  • Quantitative data analysis in [specific topic]

Case Studies and Longitudinal Studies

  • Quantitative case study on [specific topic]
  • Longitudinal study in [specific field]
  • Time-series analysis in [specific topic]
  • Cohort study on [specific population]