<![CDATA[In social research there are two methods that are often used, namely a qualitative approach which is built on the foundation of the philosophy of phenomenology and a quantitative approach which refers to the philosophy of positivism. The two adherents of this approach sometimes criticize each other, especially regarding their effectiveness and reliability in presenting data related to social problems. This paper examines the two not in opposite positions, but reveals the characteristics of each and the possibility of using these two approaches simultaneously in research activities. A certain theory, including the study approach, is not always in accordance with the social problems studied, so that these two approaches, namely qualitative and quantitative, are the choices to be used. This paper also discusses about humans and their problems, what are social problems, research and its objectives, and the steps of research.]]>
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