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Q

Qualitative Research

That type of empirical research that focuses on the study of Meaning and related phenomena in natural settings.


Quantitative Research

That type of empirical research that focuses on the task of identifying and testing basic rules and laws that underlie typical behaviors and settings.


Quasi-Experimental Design

A Research Design that shares most of the properties of a true Experimental Design, except that the Independent Variable cannot be strictly controlled or manipulated.