Similitudes y diferencias del análisis de datos desde la perspectiva cualitativa y cuantitativa.

Abstract

In this study the general objective was to establish the similarities and differences of the qualitative and quantitative processes in the analysis of data from a research, while the specific objectives were to determine the similarities of the qualitative and quantitative processes in the analysis of data from an investigation, to determine the differences of the qualitative and quantitative processes in the analysis of data of a research, and to highlight the important points between the similarities and differences between the qualitative and quantitative processes. The main findings that could be detected were that the qualitative perspective has its epistemological foundations in phenomenology, symbolic interactionism, critical sociology and hermeneutics, while the qualitative approach is guided by significant issues within a research, now the focus quantitative has a more complex than qualitative research process, because it seeks maximum control so that changes can be achieved between possible options to the original idea or hypothesis. According to what establishes, there are two realities in quantitative research that are internal and external or independent. Of course, in a quantitative approach, the subjective exists and in a certain way has a value for researchers. Both types of study, in spite of their differences, serve utility in all fields. Unlike quantitative studies, qualitative ones can be considered before or after the analysis and data collection, generating greater facilities for the researcher.