1. Understanding Research Methods
Research is a process of finding the truth
of a phenomenon or fact that occurs in a structured and systematic way.
This process is usually carried out by
scientists or experts who deal with the matter to be searched for truth.
For example there is a study that will find
facts about the missing cultural elements in Indonesia. So the ones doing the
research are cultural experts or people who really understand culture.
So, simply, the meaning of research is an
attempt to find a phenomenon in a systematic sequence.
2. Types of Research
There are various kinds of research methods
commonly used in a study, starting from:
Qualitative research methods
Quantitative research methods
Survey research methods
Descriptive research method
The Facto Exposure research method
However, of the several types of research
methods above, there are two that are often used, namely qualitative and
quantitative research methods.
3. Definition of Qualitative and
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods:
Qualitative research is a research method
that focuses on understanding social phenomena that occur in society. In this
research method, researchers use the perspective of the participants as the
preferred image in obtaining research results.
Quantitative Research Methods:
Quantitative research is a systematic
method of research and uses mathematical models. The theories used and the
proposed hypotheses are also usually related to natural phenomena. The
following are some differences between qualitative and quantitative research.
4. The Difference between Qualitative and
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative research methods use design in
general, while quantitative research methods use clearer and more specific
designs.
Qualitative research methods, using
research techniques in the form of observation, experiments or also with open
interviews. While quantitative research methods are carried out by tests, tests
and also structured interviews.
Qualitative research methods obtain data in the form of a description of
the opinions of respondents or the results of field notes. While quantitative
methods obtain data in the form of numbers, scales and graphs that can be
calculated.
