Quantitative and Qualitative Research:
Most of the research on personality variables has been carried out within a
QUANTITATIVE research paradigm, that is, an approach that relies heavily on
measuring learners' scores on personality questionnaires and relating these to
language test performance.
Some researchers have argued that a more QUALITATIVE approach to understanding
and investigating personality variables is needed to adequately capture their depth
and complexity, especially as they emerge and evolve over time.