Qualitative vs quantitative methods: Two opposites that make a perfect match

Researchers in sociology, psychology, nutrition, public health, and many other related fields have been engaged in a long-standing debate about the use of qualitative vs quantitative approaches to research. The two philosophies are as opposite as day and night. The authors discusses the researchers...

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Published in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2003-05, Vol.103 (5), p.566-569
Main Authors: Abusabha, Rayane, Woelfel, Mary Lou
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Bias
Comparative analysis
diet study techniques
Dietetics
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Evidence-Based Medicine
Focus Groups
Food Services - statistics & numerical data
Food Services - utilization
Health Services Research - methods
Humans
Methodology
Methods
Nutrition Surveys
qualitative analysis
Qualitative Research
quantitative analysis
Research Design
research methods
Science
Surveys
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Summary:Researchers in sociology, psychology, nutrition, public health, and many other related fields have been engaged in a long-standing debate about the use of qualitative vs quantitative approaches to research. The two philosophies are as opposite as day and night. The authors discusses the researchers debate.
ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1053/jada.2003.50129