methods can be broadly thought of as approaches that explore the deeper meaning of a particular situation; in contrast, methods use data that are objective and statistical.

Qualitative methods (...) explore the deeper meaning of a particular situation

Quantitative methods use data that are objective and statistical.

Explanation:

Qualitative methods center on subjectivity, they are non-numerical and focus on gathering information through an open communication with the individual, for example.

Quantitative methods rely on hard data and are objective, often centering on numerical and statistical information.

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