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From the Introduction to Psychology 101 curriculum
<h2>Qualitative vs. Quantitative</h2>
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<li><b>Quantitative:</b> Deals with numbers and statistics (Surveys, Correlation studies). Easier to replicate.</li>
<li><b>Qualitative:</b> Deals with descriptions and meanings (Case studies, Interviews). Richer detail but harder to generalize.</li>
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<div class="alert alert-info"><b>Study Tip:</b> 'Correlation does not imply causation' is the most tested concept in Psych 101 research methods.</div>
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Qualitative vs. Quantitative Quantitative: Deals with numbers and statistics (Surveys, Correlation studies). Easier to replicate. Qualitative: Deals with descriptions and meanings (Case studies, Interviews). Richer detail but harder to generalize. Read the full notes above for the details.
Research Methods is a core topic in Introduction to Psychology 101. Most exam papers test it via a mix of definitions, worked examples, and applied problems. The notes above cover the high-yield sub-topics, common pitfalls, and the kind of questions examiners typically set.
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