Qualitative research explores __________ samples and unstructured methods, as opposed to quantitative research which involves ___________ samples and standardized measures.

Qualitative Research

A method of inquiry employed in several different academic disciplines, traditionally in the social sciences, that seeks to understand human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior.

Unstructured Methods

Techniques that do not follow a predefined or systematic procedure, often used in qualitative research to explore complex phenomena.

Quantitative Research

Research that collects and analyzes numerical data to understand patterns, relationships, or effects.