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Pair of Expressions Comparison Contrast
Quantitative Data vs. Both data are results of data gathering Quantitative data can be counted, measured, Qualitative Data collection and goes through intensive analysis and expressed using numbers. Qualitative data is descriptive heavily relying on words Interview vs. Questionnaire They answer and ask questions, are primary Interviews are mostly conducted in person, data sources, and instruments of data while questionnaires can be over the collection. internet. Most of the time, interviews use open-ended questions while close-ended questions are often used for questionnaires. Direct Observation vs. Both are types of observations that elicit A direct observation collects information only Mediated Observation information form diagnosis and interpretation from an individual's senses and is not affected of what is observed. by thoughts. In mediated observation the observer bases the information on his or her previous knowledge. Pre-test vs. Post-test Both are used to investigate and gather A pre-test is given to respondents at the information to be treated and analysed in the beginning of a course to determine their research. initial understanding of the measures stated in the learning objectives, and post-test is conducted just after completion of the course to determine what the respondents have learned. Interval Scale vs. Ration Scale You can use it to add, subtract, or count Interval scales hold no true zero and can measurements. represent values below zero. Ratio variables, on the other hand, never fall below zero.
