[Quantitative Research Design and Methods - Discussion]

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Quantitative Methods

In Sociological research there has been a lot of debate surrounding the choice of quantitative or qualitative research methods. Quantitative methods allow more precise measurements, while qualitative methods allow a more direct examination of the motivations, attitudes and behaviors of individuals. Currently both methods, regardless of the different paradigms and positions that are depart-positivist and interpretive, are considered compatible and valid in the investigation of sociological problems.

Quantitative methods are also called empirical-analytic, rationalist methods, which defend the implementation of the objectives, concepts and methods of natural science to social science. The reality is ...