Comparing Qualitative and Quantitative UX Research

Summary: Qualitative and quantitative are both useful types of user research, but involve different methods and answer different questions for your UX design process. Use both!

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Sarah Gibbons is Nielsen Norman Group's Chief Designer. She works at the intersection of design research, strategy, and user experience design.

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