Skills for the Social Sciences

Skills for the Social Sciences ASS065-1

Table of Contents
Skills for the Social Sciences ASS065-1............................................................................1
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
PART 1............................................................................................................................................3
Theoretical approaches...........................................................................................................3
Section 2.................................................................................................................................4
PART 2............................................................................................................................................5
Key arguments of quantitative articles...................................................................................5
Key arguments of qualitative articles.....................................................................................5
Methods for data collection....................................................................................................6
Sample size.............................................................................................................................6
How data was collected..........................................................................................................6
Conclusion..............................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
This project consists of difference between qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
There are different ways to manage the completion of project work by using the right type of
data. Qualitative research consists of collecting and analysing of numeric data in order to manage
different opinions, concepts and experience. This is used for gathering in depth knowledge and
analysis. On the other hand, quantitative research is known as the process of analysing and
collecting non numeric data. This type of research mainly includes natural and social sciences –
biology, psychology, sociology, economics, etc. There are different factors involved in managing
the qualitative and quantitative research and attaining the success of project aims. This project
includes information about data sample used in different qualitative and quantitative research
methods. Qualitative and quantitative research is conducted in order to increase understanding of
research topics. This project will include reason for choosing the right type of data collection
method.
PART 1
Theoretical approaches
The table given below will help to demonstrate difference between deductive, inductive and
abduction theory –
Deduction Abduction Induction
Logic In context of
deductive approach,
conclusion is true
In this type of
research, premises are
used for creating
testable conclusions.
In this, known
premises are used for
generating untested
conclusions.
Generalizability This means
generalising from
general to specific or
particular era.
This is related to
generalisation of
interactions between
general and specific.
In includes
generalisation from
specific to general.