Quantitative characteristics

Which of the following best describes the nature of data in quantitative research?

• Textual and narrative

• Numerical and statistical

• Visual and graphical

• Audio and video recordings

In a quantitative research paradigm, which of the following methods is commonly used to collect data?

• Focus groups

• In-depth interviews

• Surveys and questionnaires

• Participant observation

Which of the following is a primary goal of quantitative research?

• Exploring and understanding individual experiences

• Developing theories based on case studies

• Testing hypotheses and examining causal relationships

• Generating in-depth descriptive data

What is the typical approach to sampling in quantitative research?

• Purposive sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Random sampling

Which of the following best describes the role of the researcher in quantitative research?

• Actively engages with participants to gather data

• Remains objective and detached from the participants

• Co-creates data with participants

• Interprets data based on personal experiences

Which statistical test is commonly used in quantitative research to compare the means of two groups?

• Chi-square test

• T-test

• ANOVA

• Regression analysis

What type of research design is often used in quantitative research to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

• Ethnography

• Case study

• Experimental design

• Grounded theory

Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research in terms of data analysis?

• Thematic analysis

• Content analysis

• Statistical analysis

• Discourse analysis

In quantitative research, reliability refers to:

• The accuracy of the measurement

• The consistency of the measurement

• The validity of the measurement

• The relevance of the measurement

Which of the following statements is true about quantitative research?

• It focuses on exploring phenomena in depth.

• It uses non-numerical data to draw conclusions.

• It aims to generalize findings to a larger population.

• It emphasizes understanding the context of the research setting.