Research is the backbone of society's progress. Without it, there would be no new drugs, tech, etc. Basically, every trace of human progress could grind to a halt. However, research is only as good as ...

In a world where so many companies insist on giving great weight to quantitative data, DEI is a realm where qualitative data must be given equal consideration. Businesses put a lot of emphasis on data ...

In previous columns, we have discussed using qualitative data for prospecting and profiling your station. Is there a right approach to using qualitative data? When should you use quantitative data ...

As a researcher who has used a wide variety of methodologies, I understand the importance of acknowledging that we, as researchers, do not pick the methodology; rather, the research question dictates ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. (Related post: How focus groups informed our study about nationalism and ...

While spreadsheets and financial ratios are indispensable to investors, they only tell part of the story. Qualitative data analysis (QDA) digs deeper. It provides a more detailed, colorful ...

Qualitative data analysis software encompasses a range of digital tools that assist researchers in systematically organising, coding and analysing non-numerical data. These applications support the ...

Qualitative analysis serves as the foundation for compound identification. It focuses primarily on determining the elemental composition and structure of analytes within a sample. Identifying the ...