Comparison
Qualitative vs quantitative customer research
What each kind of research answers, the methods it uses and when to reach for it
A side-by-side comparison of quantitative and qualitative customer research for product teams. Quantitative work such as closed-ended surveys, analytics and A/B tests tells you what is happening and how often. Qualitative work such as interviews and diary studies tells you why. Most projects need both: explore with conversations first, then validate with numbers. Koji runs AI-moderated interviews so the qualitative half can reach hundreds of customers.
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Quantitative research
- Answers what and how many
- Closed-ended surveys, analytics, A/B tests and NPS
- Gives statistical confidence to validate a finding
- Best for measuring, comparing and tracking over time
Qualitative research
- Answers why people behave the way they do
- Interviews, focus groups, diary studies, contextual inquiry
- Finds the unexpected and the context behind behaviour
- Best for discovery and exploring new problems
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