1.9 Exercises

Exercise 1.1 Consider the research question, 'Which of three different junctional tourniquets are quickest, on average, to apply?'

Is this RQ likely to be answered using a quantitative research study, or a qualitative research study?

The RQ requires numerical information to be answered, such as the average time taken to apply the tourniquets. This RQ would be answered using a quantitative RQ.

Exercise 1.2 Consider the research question, 'Why do people dump rubbish in mangroves? '

Is this RQ likely to be answered using a quantitative research study, or a qualitative research study?

The RQ does not require numerical information to be answered. This RQ would be answered using a qualitative RQ.

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