3. Is a empirical investigation of social
phenomena via statistical, mathematical
or computational techniques.

4. Generally made using scientific methods,
which can include:
 The generation of models, theories
and hypotheses.
 The development of instruments and
methods for measurement
 Experimental control and manipulation
of variables.
 Collection of empirical data
 Modeling and analysis of data

6. Qualitative research is a method of inquiry
employed in many different academic
disciplines, traditionally in the social
sciences.

7. Data collection.
Qualitative researchers typically rely on the
following methods for gathering
information: Participant Observation, Non-
participant Observation, Field Notes,
Reflexive Journals, Structured Interview,
Semi-structured Interview, Unstructured
Interview, and Analysis of documents and
materials.

9. Experimental research is commonly used in
sciences such as sociology and psychology,
physics, chemistry, biology and medicine etc.
It is a collection of research designs which use
manipulation and controlled testing to
understand causal processes. Generally, one
or more variables are manipulated to
determine their effect on a dependent
variable.