Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In quantitative research, descriptive and inferential statistics are employed.

Statement II: In qualitative research, the scope of enquiry includes broad thematic concerns.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Answer 1

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Statement I: In quantitative research, descriptive and inferential statistics are employed.

. Quantitative research involves the collection and analysis of numerical data, and descriptive statistics are used to summarize and describe the collected data,
while inferential statistics are used to draw conclusions and make inferences about a larger population based on the collected sample data.

This statement is correct

Statement II: In qualitative research, the scope of enquiry includes broad thematic concerns.

Qualitative research focuses on understanding and exploring complex phenomena, often using open-ended questions and in-depth interviews or observations.
The scope of enquiry in qualitative research is broad and encompasses various themes and perspectives, allowing for a rich and nuanced understanding of the research topic.

This statement is also correct.

Therefore, the most appropriate answer is option 1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.