Qualitative vs Quantitative and Summarizing Research

Qualitative vs Quantitative Data – Refer to handout. Remember the differences that:

·​ ​Qualitative data: o ​ ​Cannot be measured. o ​ ​Relies on observation and interpretation. o ​ ​A very fine piece of art, a good piece of art, a nice piece of art, a bad piece of

art, a horrible piece of art. o ​ ​“The bird is blue”. o ​ ​Qualitative variables could be color, texture, and appearance.

·​ ​Quantitative data: o ​ ​Can be measured, it is based strictly on numerical measurements. o ​ ​“There are nine people standing in front of me”. o ​ ​5 sacks of grain, 4 glasses of water, 2 cups of sugar. o ​ ​Relies on numbers. o ​ ​Quantitative variables include length, height, and weight.

Reviewing your specific article in detail, breakdown and describe (using examples from the article) your understanding of the quantitative and qualitative types of data as written by the author. Present your information typed in 2 to 4 paragraphs. PART B – Summarizing Research

Understanding the Thesis – Refer to handouts/notes from Lab (In the course, Health and Wellness Concepts)