As a researcher who has used a wide variety of methodologies, I understand the importance of acknowledging that we, as researchers, do not pick the methodology; rather, the research question dictates ...

Whereas quantitative refers to numeric and objective qualities that someone can measure, qualitative refers to subjective qualities that rely on opinion, observation or listening abilities.

Managers use different forecast methods to inform and support their decisions. A small business owner can use sales forecasts to determine if he should hire new employees, while the chief executive of ...

1. A Qualitative Analysis seeks out the ‘why’, not the ‘how’ of its topic, seeking out the quality not quantity. A Quantitative Analysis seeks out the ‘How’, not the ‘Why’ of its topic, seeking out ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Assessment of community knowledge and practices relative to a given health problem is a critical but often neglected first step in the ...

Political Analysis, Vol. 24, No. 4 (Autumn 2016), pp. 478-484 (7 pages) The analysis of necessary conditions for some outcome of interest has long been one of the main preoccupations of scholars in ...

If you are a UB doctoral student (UB master's students may seek permission to enroll) looking for advanced training in qualitative methods or looking to apply research skills to address specific ...