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Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods

The document outlines the advantages and limitations of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods in research. Qualitative methods provide in-depth exploration but lack generalizability, while quantitative methods offer measurable data but ignore subjective aspects. Mixed methods combine both approaches for a comprehensive understanding but are more complex to implement.

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Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods

The document outlines the advantages and limitations of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods in research. Qualitative methods provide in-depth exploration but lack generalizability, while quantitative methods offer measurable data but ignore subjective aspects. Mixed methods combine both approaches for a comprehensive understanding but are more complex to implement.

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Advantages and Limitations

1. Qualitative Method

According to (Fonseca & Lucia, 2019), this method is useful for obtaining a
holistic view of the phenomenon and for flexibly adapting to real-life situations.

Advantages:

• It allows for in-depth exploration of human perceptions, emotions, and experiences.

• It is flexible and adapts to the context of the study.

• It is useful for understanding complex phenomena in real-life situations.

Limitations:

• The results cannot be generalized to large populations.

• It can be influenced by the researcher's subjectivity.

• The analysis is usually longer and more complex.

2. Quantitative Method

Among its advantages is the possibility of generalizing findings if the


sample is representative, as well as the precision and objectivity it offers
(Anticona & Huanca, 2023).

Advantages:

• It provides measurable and comparable statistical data.

• It allows for analyzing relationships between variables with mathematical precision.

• It is useful for generalizing results if the sample is representative.

Limitations:

• It does not delve into subjective or contextual aspects.

• It often ignores the personal meanings behind numerical data.

• It requires specific statistical tools and software.


3. Mixed Method

Its main advantage is that it allows one to leverage the depth of the
qualitative approach along with the statistical strength of the quantitative
approach, generating more contextualized results (Burgos, 2021).

Advantages:

• It combines the best of qualitative and quantitative methods.

• It offers a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon studied.

• It contrasts numerical data with in-depth interpretations.

Limitations:

• It is more complex to plan and execute.

• It requires more time, resources, and methodological expertise.

• It can present difficulties when integrating results.

Bibliografía

Anticona, W. J., & Huanca, R. E. (09 de 05 de 2023). Investigacion cualitativa y


mixta en derecho. tipologıa y la aplicacion del metaanalisis cualitativo.
Universidad Nacional de Juliaca, Peru., Vol. 23, pp. 256-269. doi:DOI:
10.59427/rcli/2023/v23cs.256-269

Burgos, N. D. (2021). MÉTODOS Y TÉCNICAS EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN


CUALITATIVA. ALGUNAS PRECISIONES NECESARIAS. Revista
Conrado, 455-459. Obtenido de [Link]
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Fonseca, V., & Lucia, O. (junio de 2019). Investigación cualitativa, como


propuesta metodológica para el abordaje de investigaciones de terapia
ocupacional en comunidad. Obtenido de Universidad Manuela Beltrán:
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