Practical Research 2 (S1M1

Which paradigms are associated with quantitative research?

• Constructivism & Interpretivism

• Positivism & Realism

• Critical Theory & Postmodernism

• Pragmatism & Phenomenology

What is the primary purpose of quantitative research?

• In-depth exploration of personal experiences

• Numerical description, causal explanation, and prediction

• ·Developing theories based on observed phenomena

• ·Understanding cultural contexts and meanings

In the context of quantitative research, what does "ontology" refer to?

• The nature of social reality

• The methods used to collect data

• The philosophical study of knowledge

• The statistical analysis of data

What is an "objectivist" epistemology concerned with in quantitative research?

• Subjective interpretation of data

• Objective measurement and analysis of data

• Collaborative construction of knowledge

• Ethical considerations in research

Which methodology is commonly used in quantitative research?

• Ethnographic studies

• Narrative analysis

• Experimental/manipulative approaches

• Grounded theory

Which research methods are typically employed in quantitative research? (Select all that apply)

• Empirical examination

• Case studies

• Measurement and hypothesis testing

• Randomization and research protocol

• Questionnaire

What approach does quantitative research take towards the role of theory?

• Inductive approach/theory generation

• ·Deductive approach/theory testing

• ·Reflective approach/theory critique

• Constructivist approach/theory building

What does "reliability" in quantitative research refer to?

• The validity of a measure

• The consistency of a measure

• The accuracy of data collection methods

• The ethical conduct of researchers

What does "internal reliability" mean?

• Consistency of the scale or index across different indicators

• Stability of results over time

• Consistency of observations between different observers

• Validity of a measure based on content

Which type of validity is concerned with whether a measure reflects the content of the concept being measured?

• Face validity

• Concurrent validity

• Predictive validity

• Construct validity