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Primary Strengths and Weaknesses of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Designs

Quantitative research designs are an objective and deductive method of problem solving. Qualitative research designs, on the other hand, are a subjective and inductive way of problem solving. Previously, quantitative studies were considered to be more rigorous than qualitative studies. Qualitative studies have, however, gained additional credibility in recent decades (Keele, 2011). Some researchers actually posit that judicious use of both research approaches can enrich research in some areas of enquiry. This paper will examine the main strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative research designs. The main strength of quantitative study designs is the generalizability of their findings. ...

The concepts of diversity and inclusion in the context of U.S. society and culture, as well as in the context of a global society In the context of U.S. society and culture, the concept of diversity and inclusion is generally used in relation to the country’s ethnic and racial diversity. American society is diverse in that, it has all sorts of individuals with different ethnic or racial classifications, color, religions, sexual orientations, physical abilities, national origin, age, gender, socioeconomic status, among others. The global society is equally diverse with all these differences among individuals. Inclusion emphasizes on the ...