... the researcher uses this to develop an understanding. It could be argued that the interpretation is guided by the researcher's values and beliefs and that this presents issues in the trustworthiness of the facts presented. It is necessary to review such research in the context of analysis, and form generalised theories from interpretive research with caution. Quantitative research uses data analysis ... to test a hypothesis, and there is less influence of researcher values and beliefs in the interpretation of quantitative data. In this way, quantitative research is more ethical in the t...

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