What are the characteristics of the three types of research designs?
Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method research designs encompasses distinct characteristics. Qualitative research focuses on immature concepts that lack fundamental theories and previous research. In addition, this research method is being used in the absence of quantitative measures. Existing theories that are conspicuously biased, inappropriate and inaccurate needs further exploration to clearly describe a phenomenon. Quantitative research method on the other hand encompasses understanding of the extent of influence that variables and factors have on a predicted outcome. In addition, the approach advances the research through a theory test. Lastly, Mixed-method research possesses the characteristic of having a need to establish ...