Qualitative Research 🧐

Teiseitekikenkyū [定性的研究]

Qualitative research is a type of research that aims to gather and analyse non-numerical data in order to gain an understanding of individuals' social reality, including understanding their attitudes, beliefs, and motivation.

Since little to no data was kept or recorded it is impossible to analyze or provide stats to support one’s perception or perspective on the Okinawan discipline of karate. 

The only way to gather data is study, training, practice and communication through the Okinawan karate grapevine of dedicated karate-ka, both past and present.

To gather and accumulate data then do some data-mining to weed out the chaff from the wheat which is biased because of individuality based on perceptions, perspectives, experiences and beliefs with hopefully the open-mindedness and willingness to accept even when in doubt necessary changes for the growth and evolution of karate-jutsu-do.

This process relies on individual like-minded groups with analytical skills, and experiences and thought processes that others can test in hopes of like-results to support data.

Quantitative Research 🧐 

Teiryō-teki chōsa [定量的調査]

Quantitative research is a research strategy that focuses on quantifying the collection and analysis of data. It is formed from a deductive approach where emphasis is placed on the testing of theory, shaped by empiricist and positivist philosophies.

Since this form relies heavily on statistical analysis, which does not exist on this subject, discipline or concept it cannot be utilized or we would rely on it instead to research Okinawan history and traditions of karate.

In the end it boils down to the individual and what they come to believe and that makes for a creative rich environment to study, practice, test and train for that individuals progression in karate-jutsu-do!