Chin-Sheng Tang, Shih-Chun Candice Lung, Ta-Yuan Chang, Han-Hsiang Tu, Li-Te Chang
Investigation of Microenvironmental Exposures to Particle-Bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Elementary School Children
International journal of environmental research and public health
qualitative studies gaining credibility period misinterpreted quantitative qualitative method broad umbrella term research methodologies describe explain individuals experiences behaviors interactions social contexts indepth interview focus groups participant observation among qualitative methods inquiry commonly used psychiatry researchers measure frequency occurring events using quantitative methods however qualitative methods provide broader understanding thorough reasoning behind event hence considered special importance psychiatry besides hypothesis generation earlier phases research qualitative methods employed questionnaire design diagnostic criteria establishment feasibility studies well studies attitude beliefs animal models another area qualitative methods employed especially naturalistic observation animal behavior important however since qualitative results researchers view need statistically confirmed quantitative methods tendency combine qualitative quantitative methods complementary methods emerged recent years applying methods research scientists take advantage interpretative characteristics qualitative methods well experimental dimensions quantitative methods