1.8 Quick review questions
Consider the research questions below.
Which are likely to be answered using quantitative research studies, and which are likely to be answered using qualitative research studies?
- What percentage of the population experiences minor side-effects from this medication?
- What is the average number of roof-top solar panels installed on domestic properties?
- Why do people opt to purchase an electric car?
- The RQ requires numerical summaries of the data: ‘What percentage…’ This RQ would be answered using a quantitative RQ.
- The RQ requires numerical summaries of the data: ‘What is the average…’ This RQ would be answered using a quantitative RQ.
- The RQ does not require numerical summaries of the data. This RQ would be answered using a qualitative RQ.