What Is the Difference Between Qualitative and Quantitative Research

question 96

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

• A) Qualitative research is used for hypothesis testing and quantitative research is used only for descriptive analyses.
• B) Quantitative research is longitudinal and qualitative research is cross-sectional.
• C) Qualitative research is researcher dependent and quantitative research is not.
• D) Quantitative research results in primary data and qualitative research results in secondary data.

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Definitions:

Amortized Cost

The cost of a financial asset or liability adjusted over time for amortization or depreciation, reflecting both the principal amount and any accrued interest or reduction.

Held-to-maturity Securities

Financial assets purchased with the intention and ability to hold them until a predetermined maturity date.

Bond Transactions

Financial transactions involving the issuance, trading, or redemption of bonds, which are debt securities that entities issue to raise capital.

Bond Sale

The issuance of debt securities by an entity to raise funds from investors, promising to pay back with interest.