Consider the Researcher and Participant Relationships in Both Quantitative and Qualitative

question 31

Essay

Consider the researcher and participant relationships in both quantitative and qualitative research. Explain the benefits and limitations of each approach and highlight any barriers regarding achieving the desired relationship between the researcher and participants. Apply this explanation and choose a circumstance in which one approach should be chosen over the other.

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Definitions:

Union Forces

The army and military resources of the United States (the North) during the American Civil War, battling against the seceding Confederate states.

Confederate Forces

Military forces representing the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865), primarily composed of volunteers and conscripts fighting for southern independence.

Indian Wars

A series of conflicts and battles between European settlers or the U.S. government and the indigenous peoples of North America, spanning from the early colonial period to the late 19th century.

Civil War

The Civil War was a conflict fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865, primarily over the issues of slavery and states' rights, resulting in the preservation of the Union.