Research is the backbone of society's progress. Without it, there would be no new drugs, tech, etc. Basically, every trace of human progress could grind to a halt. However, research is only as good as ...

Business owners are constantly gathering information to help develop strategies to improve marketing and sales. Ultimately, the goal is to improve the bottom line, with better targeting of a company's ...

Grounded theory methodology is a robust qualitative research approach that systematically generates theory from data. It employs an inductive process whereby researchers engage in iterative data ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. (Related post: How focus groups informed our study about nationalism and ...

As a researcher who has used a wide variety of methodologies, I understand the importance of acknowledging that we, as researchers, do not pick the methodology; rather, the research question dictates ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. We share the “why” and “how” behind our use of an online discussion board as a ...

Whereas quantitative refers to numeric and objective qualities that someone can measure, qualitative refers to subjective qualities that rely on opinion, observation or listening abilities.

Edmondson, Amy C., and Tiona Zuzul. "Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research." In The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Strategic Management. Continuously updated edition, edited by Mie ...

In previous columns, we have discussed using qualitative data for prospecting and profiling your station. Is there a right approach to using qualitative data? When should you use quantitative data ...