Quantitative psychological research

Quantitative psychological research is psychological research which performs statistical estimation or statistical inference. This definition distinguishes it from qualitative psychological research; however, many psychologists do not acknowledge any real difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The validity of the distinction is discussed in the article about qualitative psychological research.

Related Topics:
Psychological - Statistical estimation - Statistical inference - Qualitative psychological research

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Quantitative methods are used in many social sciences.

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