AS psychology - research methods and ethics: disadvantages of quantitative data

Question

disadvantages of quantitative data

Freya Watson · Accepted Answer

lack of depth - does not provide insight into emotions or experiences
over-simplifies behaviour - human thoughts and feelings are complex
can miss context - ignores the meaning behind responses

AS psychology - research methods and ethics

Disadvantages of quantitative data

Lack of depth - does not provide insight into emotions or experiences over-simplifies behaviour - human thoughts and feelings are complex can miss context - ignores the meaning behind responses

Author