Monthly Archives: November 2011

Qualitative vs quantitative research. Qualitative research isn’t as scientific as quantitative methods. Qualitative Research Methods: Case study – London and Detroit Riots What makes a research finding important?

Quantitative research is mainly based on numbers and figures, and is generally considered to be the more scientific method of research as it provides more standardised results. Data is usually gathered by questionnaires or controlled lab experiments which are mainly … Continue reading →

What role does the null hypothesis REALLY play in the scientific process? Why is validity important? “Is it possible to prove a research hypothesis?”