Characteristics of Quantitative Research

Quantitative data can be presented using tables and graphs.

• True

• False

This characteristic of quantitative research which refers to its necessity to arrive at a more reliable data analysis.

• Large Sample Size

• Objective

• Numerical Data

• Replication

It is done to check the correctness and verify the findings of the study.

• Large Sample Size

• Numerical Data

• Replication

• Objective

The researchers know in advance what they are looking for. The research questions are well-defined for which the objective answers are sought. All aspects of the study are carefully designed before data are gathered.

• Clearly Define Research Questions

• Objective

• Numerical Data

• Large Sample Size

The results of quantitative research can be used to generalize and predict.

• True

• False

Data are in the form of numbers and analyzed statistically.

• True

• False

Quantitative data are more credible, reliable, and useful than qualitative data.

• True

• False

Data analysis is an on-going process. It can be done at any stage of the process.

• True

• False

Given below characteristics of quantitative research, identify which one is being described.

Examples of these are the standardized or researcher-made questionnaires, surveys, and observation.

• Structured Research Instruments

• Clearly defined research questions

• Numerical Data

• Future Outcomes

Given below characteristics of quantitative research, identify which one is being described.

The relevance of the outcome is more important than the process of the research.

• Structured Research Instruments

• Clearly defined research questions

• Result-oriented

• Measurable