Practical Research 2

What is quantitative research?

• Investigation of unobservable phenomena through supernatural means.

• Systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena through statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques.

• Random guessing without any evidence or data.

• Qualitative analysis of subjective experiences.

Give an example of quantitative research.

• Conducting a survey

• Observing behavior

• Interviewing participants

• Analyzing qualitative data

What are the characteristics of quantitative research?

• Qualitative analysis

• Subjective interpretation

• Systematic empirical investigation

• Random sampling

What are the advantages of quantitative research?

• Quantitative research does not provide in-depth insights.

• Quantitative research is subjective and biased.

• Quantitative research allows for statistical analysis and generalization of findings. It provides objective and measurable data, which enhances reliability and validity of the research. It also allows for comparisons and trends to be identified.

• Quantitative research is time-consuming and expensive.

What are the disadvantages of quantitative research?

• Limited scope, lack of depth, and potential for bias.

• Limited sample size, lack of objectivity, and time-consuming.

What is the main focus of quantitative research?

• Analyze historical events and trends

• Collect and analyze numerical data

• Gather qualitative data through interviews

• Conduct experiments and observe outcomes

What are the key features of quantitative research?

• Use of subjective data and narrative analysis

• Use of mixed methods and qualitative analysis

• Use of qualitative data and descriptive analysis

• Use of numerical data and statistical analysis

What are the common methods used in quantitative research?

• interviews, observations, and case studies

• qualitative analysis, focus groups, and content analysis

• random sampling, correlation analysis, and data mining

• surveys, experiments, and statistical analysis

What is the role of statistics in quantitative research?

• Statistics is used to collect, analyze, and interpret numerical data in quantitative research.

• Statistics is used to analyze qualitative data in quantitative research.

• Statistics is only used to collect data in quantitative research.

• Statistics is not used in quantitative research.

What are the steps involved in conducting quantitative research?

• Formulating a research question or hypothesis, designing the research study, collecting data, analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and reporting the findings, and then repeating the process multiple times.

• Conducting interviews with a small sample size, analyzing the data, and drawing conclusions based on the limited information gathered.

• Skipping the data collection step and relying solely on existing literature and secondary sources for analysis and interpretation.

• Formulating a research question or hypothesis, designing the research study, collecting data, analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and reporting the findings.