Not All Numerical Data Leads To Quantitative Research: Introduction to [Qualitative] Quantification Analysis (Published)
Very often we face a situation where a student has collected numerical data and (s)he does not know what the research method (s)he uses really is. The purpose of this paper is to explain the difference between quantitative research and [qualitative] quantification. The description of the quantification method is based on our own experiences and a descriptive literature review. We explain in which cases a qualitative quantification analysis should be done. The practical aim of this paper is to help both the student and the supervisor to identify the correct method for analysing numerical data.
Keywords: Qualitative research, Quantification, quantitative research, quantitizing, research method