Practical Research 2 Mid Terms Reviewer

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Nature of Quantitative Research

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Focuses on gathering numerical data and generalizing it across groups of people to explain a particular phenomenon.

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Strengths of Quantitative Research

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1. Allows for broader studies with more subjects, enhancing generalization of results. 2. Can be replicated and compared with similar studies. 3. Summarizes vast information and makes comparisons across categories.

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Weaknesses of Quantitative Research

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1. May miss contextual detail by focusing only on numbers. 2. Uses a static and rigid approach, limiting discovery. 3. Provides numerical descriptions rather than detailed narratives.

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Types of Quantitative Research

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1. Survey Research: Uses interviews and questionnaires. 2. Correlation Research: Examines relationships between variables. 3. Experimental Research: Establishes cause-and-effect relationships.

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Survey Research

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Also known as Descriptive Research, it uses interviews and questionnaires to judge behaviors and is easy to analyze.

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Correlation Research

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Involves an association between two variables without manipulation, establishing cause-and-effect relationships.

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Experimental Research

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Establishes cause-and-effect relationships through manipulation, control, and random assignment.

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Independent Variable

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The variable manipulated by the researcher to predict changes in the dependent variable.

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Dependent Variable

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The variable measured to determine the effects of the independent variable.

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Continuous Variable

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Measured on a scale, examples include height, weight, and temperature.