Qualitative versus quantitative methodology
An enduring debate exists within the social sciences between proponents of qualitative versus quantitative research methods. Each camp believes its methodology is inherently better at understanding the social and political world. What do you think are the greatest strengths and weaknesses of each methodology? Are there aspects of socio-political reality that one methodology can answer that the other cannot? Are there certain research questions better suited to one or the other? Do you believe one is always preferable?