Srushti Jayant DeshmukhAIR 5 · CSE 2018 · 183 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Quantitative methods in data collection are the systematic method of scientific observation to ensure a theorising of a quantifiable reality.
Body · points
- They are rooted in Empiricism
- Quantified using graphs, pie charts,
- Results are theorised in general laws.
Methods are:
- Interview - structured interviews are guided conversation between subject & investigator
- Schedule - given by any method has quantifiable formal method.
- Questionnaire - pre set question with sequence, either given practically in person or posted.
- Survey - large one like census covers objective details like family member, facilities etc.
(1) In sociological research, quantitative methods are cheap and easy to administer for large population. (2) The results are high on reliability and validity. (3) Expertise in investigator is not very much required.
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But answers in Yes/no or very short answers cannot understand the Actors Meanings, hence indepth understanding is not there. Hence scope of indepth views or Insider's perspective is missing. Eg. to understand changes in family, impact of or condition of women in marriage can be done by participant observation or unstructured interviews which are qualitative methods.