Question

__________ methods can be broadly thought of as approaches that explore the deeper meaning of a particular situation; in contrast, ___________ methods use data that are objective and statistical.

Answer 1

Qualitative methods (...) explore the deeper meaning of a particular situation

Quantitative methods use data that are objective and statistical.

Step-by-step explanation:

Qualitative methods center on subjectivity, they are non-numerical and focus on gathering information through an open communication with the individual, for example.

• Example: a focus group.

Quantitative methods rely on hard data and are objective, often centering on numerical and statistical information.

• Example: a poll, a survey