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The rivalry between quantitative and qualitative techniques in sociological research: a discourse

International Journal of Development and Management Review

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Title The rivalry between quantitative and qualitative techniques in sociological research: a discourse
 
Creator Nwankwo, IU
 
Subject Rivarly, Quantitative, Qualitative, Research, Mutual co-existence, Complementary
 
Description This paper examined quantitative and qualitative techniques as applicable to sociological research. It reviewed their characteristics, merits and problems and decried seeming rivalry and tendency for some sociologists to view the two approaches in opposition. It argues that although either quantitative or qualitative technique may have comparative advantage in some specific research circumstances, yet the two techniques are mutually inclusive and complement each other in sociological inquiry. The two techniques are therefore relevant for fuller appreciation of social reality.

Keywords: Rivarly, Quantitative, Qualitative, Research, Mutual co-existence, Complementary
 
Publisher Directorate of General Studies, FUT, Owerri
 
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Date 2010-07-07
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijdmr/article/view/56221
 
Source International Journal of Development and Management Review; Vol 5, No 1 (2010); 96-108
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijdmr/article/view/56221/44666
 
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