If the qualitative end fits you more than you might think about trying a 499 class to narrow down your focus. Learn how ask questions as a first step. Be precise in theory and in practice. If it does not pan out for you, then you might look into something else. If hard work is pleasure than don't quit.
Research is it's own reward.
Prepare to work very, very hard. But as an example they can look into Real World Memory research with Prof. Elizabeth Loftus. Better to be focused. Develop breadth in your studies. I use MS Excel for demonstrations in Real-Time statistical models.