There tends to be differences between quantitative and qualitative measures. Quantitative measures
use numbers and forced-response options, while qualitative measures use words and open-ended
questions.
Further, there are philosophical differences between the two measures. Which philosophy
is associated with qualitative measures?
a) Empiricism
b) Reductionist
c) Inductive
d) Deductive
c
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