Which research design method best describes the solid waste samples collection directly from households and using scales to record the quantities in kg weight.? Does this data collection approach fall under observation research as in qualitative or experiments research with quantitative data collection approach?. Please assist and include reference materials to clarify.
I think the answer depends on how you use that data. For example, if it is a dependent variable in an analysis to determine who generates more waste, then that is certainly quantitative research.
David has a fine point here (as usual). Another important consideration when trying to make the distinction you ask about is whether the variables within the research context are controlled or not controlled but accounted for in your analyses.
What is your research question? What data do you need?
If you want to know the volume and the composition easier to ask the waste management company (even for neighborhood level data).
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