The quantitative Methodology is one way to study the social reality that is based on the quantification of the properties of the objects of study in numbers. This definition involves the next considerations: Should be possible to assign numbers to the social reality, It’s need to have some techniques to manipulate, describe and synthesize a lot of information, for this is used the statistics. In addition, it’s required some instrument that facilitate the transformation of reality in numbers, work that meets the survey. Finally, this methodology frequently makes use of probability sampling to select their study subjects.
Another topic that is important to consider are the strengths and weaknesses associated to the use of this methodology; With respect to the first, the possibility to handle a large number of information, to control a lot of variables (see how it relates) and the representativeness of the data with respect to reality are some of the most important. On the side of the weaknesses, the most common are the simplification of reality, the indirect nature of measurement, the results are only probable and the margin of error that is associated.
To end this theme, I like to introduce you to some of the challenges that this methodology have to face in future, this are the further development of triangulation techniques with other methodologies, to promote the application of validation strategies, to improve the link between theory and methodology and enhance the use of multivariate analysis.
I think that quantitative methodology is very useful for social science. But for speech analysis the qualitative methodology is more relevance. Anyway, i agree with Asún when says that the reality is build by the people, but that donesn`t mean that the quantitative methodology doesn't be valid.
ReplyDeletei agree with your writings but i have some disagreements wtih the theories that support the quantitative method like the codification system. According to our teachers of statistics and quantitative technics, quantitative methods are pretty useful for investigation in social sciences i say it because always there are some differences from what books says to the real praxis of quantitative technics.
ReplyDeleteHi! About your written I have to say that I have a important inclination to the quantitative methodology. In fact, I always have been a good relation with the numbers.
ReplyDeleteI consider that statistics are more useful for investigation and sometimes inclusive more practical to understand the society.
Now, I want to know...Would you like to spend your time in quantitative investigation?
I really like the Quantitative Methodology, because the area of research that i like, required the use of the modern technology, how all the computer science, simulation methods, and complex statistics analysis.
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks for the information Cristian, i thinks that is very useful.
A question. Do you like particulary the Quantitatives methodologys?
Andrea, and also Paul, until now I have done two investigations of this type (one last year and one that we are doing this year), and I really liked. Although, obviously, I would also like to know and apply a qualitative type of investigation before taking a preference for any of them. Thanks for your comments!
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