Qualitative & Quantitative Research: Essay Writing Assignment

Internal Code: MAS800

Essay Writing Assignment:

Question: Part 1(a)- in this part, we need to talk that : 1. What is qualitative research, what are its uses, strengths and weaknesses? 2. What is quantitative research, what are its uses, strengths and weaknesses? 3. How strength of one is weakness of another? 4. Then briefly explain the methods of data collection in both qualitative and quantitative research Part 1(b) in this part, there is a statement saying that traditional epidemiology has focused on quantitative research for the types of research designs that are associated with part 2(a). We need to explain that can social epidemiology (prevalence, distribution and social determinants of disease) include both quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches? Critically discuss why or why not? Part 2(a) in this part, based on the reading given, explain what is observational and what is experimental epidemiology in brief, compare both of them and then explain them through their designs In part 2(b) - we can say that variable A is smoking and variable B is lung cancer. The rest of the question is clear by itself. At last, there is epidemiological approach to causality, which is a bit unclear to me, hope you will get it.