What are the basic epistemological and ontological assumptions, features, and debates on which quantitative and qualitative research is based? On what philosophical basis do these two main approaches differ? What are the main points of discussion on differences? How do these discussions affect the research design and process?
The primary purpose of research conducted in social sciences, in general, is to reach valid and reliable information about social facts and events. As a social science, sociology aims to deal with the form, internal dynamics, and interaction of social phenomena and events using the most scientifically appropriate methods. However, there are various debates about […]