What are the Main Methodological Distinctions and Controversies in Sociological Research?How do these discussions affect the research design and process? Why should the researcher be aware of these discussions when choosing a research model?

What are the Main Methodological Distinctions and Controversies in Sociological Research?

Research method can be defined as the path followed to achieve the purpose of the research.

In this context, what are the basic epistemological and ontological assumptions, features, and debates on which quantitative and qualitative research is based? On what philosophical basis do these two main approaches differ? What are the main points of discussion on differences?

How do these discussions affect the research design and process? Why should the researcher be aware of these discussions when choosing a research model?