Lesson 1. Quiz 1 PR 2

Which of the following BEST defines quantitative research?

• It is an exploration associated with libraries, books, and journals.

• It is an activity concerned with finding new truth in education.

• It is a systematic process of obtaining numerical information about the world.

• It is an activity of producing or proving a theorem.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research?

• Data are gathered before proposing a conclusion or solution to a problem.

• Quantitative methods can be repeated to verify findings in another setting, thus strengthen and reinforcing validity of findings eliminating the possibility of spurious conclusions.

• Figures, tables or graphs showcase summarized data collection in order to show trends, relationships or differences among variables. In sum, the charts and tables allow you to see the evidence collected.

• It seeks to gather a more comprehensive understanding of activities related to human behavior and the attributes that rule such behavior.

Which higher-order thinking skill teaches students on how to define and analyze problems, while avoiding fallacies and cognitive biases.

• Inferential

• Analytical

• Critical

• Creative

It is the mindset that builds on opportunity, strives to learn and grow, and builds on what we want instead of staying focused on what we don't want.

• Creative

• Analytical

• Critical

• Appreciative thinking

An element of quantitative research that is based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

• Numerical

• Empirical

• Quantifiable

• Behavior

It is defined as the systematic empirical investigation of social phenomena using tools of mathematics and statistics.

• Applied Research

• Quantitative Research

• Basic Research

• Qualitative Research

Which of the following is NOT use of application of quantitative research?

• Used in education, economics, business, management, political science, sociology, psychology, public policy, and other disciplines

• Used to develop quantitative models project or predict future events based on past events or scenarios

• Used for testing theories, models, or hypothesis

• Use to describe a situation based on the perspective of a participant

Which of the following is NOT a feature of quantitative research?

• The kinds of research problems it addresses

• Its philosophical underpinnings

• Its adoption of the scientific method

• Its inductive orientation

What is next to the formulation of framework and hypothesis on the scientific method in the social sciences?

• Review related literature

• Choose the data collection method and analysis

• Collect data

• Analyze data

Identify which characteristic of quantitative research is described on the statement below:

Quantitative research seeks accurate measurement and analysis of target concepts. It is not based on mere intuition and guesses.

• Large sample size

• Objective

• Visual result presentation

• Faster data analysis