PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

TO BE A RESEARCHER IS TO BE A _____, WHO MUST THINK LOGICALLY OR SYSTEMATICALLY.

IT'S SAID THAT RESEARCH IS A MORE COMPLEX FORM OF INQUIRY THAT FOLLOWS A SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURE TO DISCOVER TRUTHS OR MEANINGS ABOUT THE WORLD.

One word that reflects the true  nature  of  this  type  of  research  is  numerical.

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH IS SUBJECTIVE NOT OBJECTIVE

• TRUE

• FALSE

Define what characteristics of Quantitative

Data are gathered using structured research tools such as questionnaires.

• objective not subjective

• clearly defined research

• structured instruments

Define what characteristics of Quantitative

All aspects of the study are carefully designed before data are gathered.

• objective not subjective

• clearly defined research

• structured instruments

Define what characteristics of Quantitative

It can be repeated to verify or confirm the correctness of the result in another setting. This strengthens the validity of the findings.

• large sample sizes

• numerical in nature

• replication

Define what characteristics of Quantitative

It relies primarily on data and numerical analysis, organized, and presented using tables, charts, graphs, and figures that consolidate large numbers of data to show trends, relationships, or differences among variables.

• large sample sizes

• numerical in nature

• replication

CHOOSE IF ITS STRENGTH OR WEAKNESS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH CAN BE REPLICATED OR REPEATED.

• STRENGTH

• WEAKNESS

CHOOSE IF ITS STRENGTH OR WEAKNESS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

THE RESEARCH DESIGN IS RIGID AND NOT VERY FLEXIBLE.

• STRENGTH

• WEAKNESS