Quantitative Methods Quiz

What is the definition of Quantitative method?

• A process of collecting qualitative data through unstandardized techniques and deriving insights from it

• A process of collecting numerical data through standardized techniques and deriving insights from it

• A process of collecting numerical data through unstandardized techniques and deriving insights from it

• A process of collecting qualitative data through standardized techniques and deriving insights from it

When is Quantitative method useful?

• When researchers want to get subjective, inconclusive answers

• When researchers want to get objective, conclusive answers

• When researchers want to get objective, inconclusive answers

• When researchers want to get subjective, conclusive answers

What is an advantage of Quantitative Research?

• Results cannot be generalized to an entire target group

• Does not provide conclusive answers

• Results are usually trustworthy when collected and analyzed in accordance with standardized methodology

• Accounts for people's thoughts and perceptions

What is a limitation of Quantitative Research?

• Accounts for people's thoughts and perceptions

• Explores the 'why' and 'how' behind a phenomenon

• Explores the 'what' and 'when' behind a phenomenon

• Does not account for people's thoughts or perceptions

What is a method of collecting quantitative data?

• Case studies

• Observation

• Interviews

• Focus groups

Which method of collecting data involves verbal communication between the participant and researcher?

• Interviews

• Questionnaires

• Records

• Observation

What is a method of distributing surveys?

• Email distribution

• In-person distribution

• Postal mail distribution

• Telephone distribution

What is a best practice to conduct Quantitative Research?

• Keep your research goals clear and concise

• Keep the questions complex

• Choose an unsuitable sample size

• Make the questions ambiguous

What is the first step in planning a simple Quantitative research?

• Develop a research plan

• Prepare the research questions

• Review existing literature

• Identify the problem/focus of the study