Which methodology (Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed) do you prefer as a social science researcher ?

You can also refer to the following RG link for my answer & others' answers to your above question:

https://www.researchgate.net/post/Do_you_prefer_qualitative_or_quantitative_research_style

Even though different researchers have different preferences on specific research methodology, think is good for PhD candidate to understand all the 3 methods i.e. quantitative, qualitative & mixed methods so that they can answer vocally to difficult questions from readers / examiners during his / her PhD proposal defense, else s/he might be swayed by the influence of the readers whereby s/he might need to touch up / re-do his / her research proposal & re-present again etc.

Which methodology (Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed) do you prefer as a social science researcher ?

You can also refer to the following RG link for my answer & others' answers to your above question:

https://www.researchgate.net/post/Do_you_prefer_qualitative_or_quantitative_research_style

Even though different researchers have different preferences on specific research methodology, think is good for PhD candidate to understand all the 3 methods i.e. quantitative, qualitative & mixed methods so that they can answer vocally to difficult questions from readers / examiners during his / her PhD proposal defense, else s/he might be swayed by the influence of the readers whereby s/he might need to touch up / re-do his / her research proposal & re-present again etc.

Thank you so much Han Ping Fung

I used mixed methods research with a pragmatic philosophical framework as i feel it gives the most scope to gain the largest amount of knowledge.

I prefer mixed methodology as it allows one to gather detailed information regarding any social phenomena.

Mixed methods

Mixed method is very appropriate

Choosing right kind of method, whether qualitative, quantitative or mixed depends on kind of research problem in hand, objectives of research and skill, expertise and experience of researcher. All kinds of research can not be done in all settings.For example, when researcher is interested for in-depth understanding of a case or village or social and cultural practices, only qualitative methods can be helpful. On the other hand, when the research is being done in a large scale basis and with large scale variable, qualitative method only can't help. The researcher has to adopt quantitative or mixed method to answer the research problem.

You need to thoroughly under qualitative and quantitative methods before you can undertake a research in Mixed Methods; however, Mixed is appropriate for the kind of study I do.

Certainly quantitative method with qualitative description and reasoning for the numerical results.

An example is the Archetypal Analysis method, where after having found the number and the final archetype composition, then you must describe qualitatively what exactly you have discovered.

Mixed methodology may suits all occasions.

My research problems will determine the research design I use.

that depend on your research work and data type

Neither, nor. I prefer modeling and simulation.

It depends on the research objectives (explore, confirm, explain,...).

For me also mixed method.

best regard

Mixed method

its not about which one prefer it is about which approach is approporiate for the research in question - and what may assist is a mixed method approach that allows one to show robustness

The choice depends on the available measurement technology rather than whether you are doing social science or natural science. The qualitative vs. quantitative is a false dichotomy. Genereally, by qualitative people mean to say that the available technology is not sharp and good enough to measure the variables/concepts of our intersts. So we doo some vague measurements techniques such as FGDs or KIIS. But if technology is adequate to use ratio scale or even interval scale, large part of the analysis can be done by using quantitative approach.

https://nirajmodeling.wordpress.com/2017/06/27/ontology-and-epistemology-natural-science-vs-social-science/

Any or all of the three, depending on what's being investigated.

In general, I am a quantitative approach researcher. Though used mix methods frequently as well.

This isn't always the case. In more advanced academia Qualitative is preferred over Quantitative as they provide a more complete solution.

However, Quantitative methods a directly applicable to society. They can be used by leadership in order to quickly deduct which course of action is the best at a glance. They can be used to determine what is actionable as well so that employees in companies don't change wild geese.

Joe Szalko.

A very informative conversation.

In many cases, mixed methodology will be helpful. If we want to get a deep comprehension of social phenomena, we can largely use qualitative method, but I think also that "quality is somehow expressed throughout quantity". So quantitative method will also be needed!

Usually, I try to use quantitative methods. However, in many cases they are not applicable that's why I combine them with qualitative ones. Thus, my answer is mixed.

Dear Mr. Mohammad Mizanur Rahman,

More quantitative due to data and added to it qualitative due social values.

Dear Mohammad,

There are many factors that can affect your research methods approach. These factors include, but not limited to

1. Research questions (How and why) or (where, how many, what...,etc).

2. Research sample: some companies have (less than 10 staff), (less than 50 staff), while others have (more than 2000 staff).

3. Research context (who are your participants) some societies are more comfortable with quantitative method rather than face to face interview. This is widely affected by national culture factors.

4. The cost required to complete your research

5. The time required to collect your data

6. Research limitations

Best,

Majd

The issue of methodology has to do with the level of experience and exposure of the researcher as well as the problems he wants to solve. Furthermore, the knowledge and skills possessed by the researcher are of high significance. Additionally, the choice will also depend on the amount of information or data as well the time at the disposal of the researcher. You may even find a situation whereby the sponsor decides on the methodology to be adopted, so do you have any choice? Your supervisor may also have preference for a particular type of method, can you disregard his/her opinion? Therefore, the circumstances around you will determine the choice of methodology to be adopted per time by a researcher.

Hi, It really depends on what you are researching. Both methods focuses on different findings. Without knowing the content of research I personally cant comment on it. thank you