How do research problems in qualitative and quantitative research differ?
A quantitative research problem emphasizes the need to explain, predict, or describe something whereas a qualitative research problem focuses on exploring some process, event, or phenomenon. Note: I am reproducing Figure 3.1 here because it shows the relationship between the topic, problem, purpose, question, and hypothesis. Basically, it is a process of becoming more specific. 3.13. How does the statement of the purpose of a study differ in qualitative and quantitative research? A quantitative purpose statement identifies the type of relationship being investigated between a set of variables whereas a qualitative purpose statement focuses on exploring or understanding some phenomenon. 3.14. How do research questions differ in qualitative and qualitative research, and what is their purpose? A quantitative research question is an interrogative sentence that asks a question about the relation that exists between two or more variables. Its purpose is to identify the variables being invest
