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Three research methods are described in the literature as Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed
Method research. (Corbetta, 2003; Creswell, 2003; Jupp, 2006) Mixed research is a combination
of both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Mixed Method: Use of both qualitative and quantitative methods in one research study to
address a single research question. [ CITATION Vic06 \l 1033 ] It allows for addressing the
drawbacks of both methods in approaching today’s research practice. [ CITATION Cre03 \l 1033 ]
In addition to the above stated characters, quantitative research is not concerned with the
relationship with the researcher and refrains from any form of manipulation in the relationship;
findings of a quantitative method depend on mathematical processes and formulae rather than a
researcher’s own judgment as in the qualitative method.[ CITATION Cor03 \l 1033 ]
In line with the positivist philosophical approach and descriptive research design, a quantitative
research method was selected for the research. The quantitative method will allow the researcher
to be free of bias and psychological involvement. These would otherwise increase the probability
of subjectivity in the research results.
The formulation of quantitative research is made up of the research structure and technical
instruments to be used. [ CITATION Cor03 \l 1033 ] The next section will describe the data
collection and analysis methods applied for the descriptive research through quantitative
approach.