Nature and Inquiry of Quantitative Research

In presenting the results in quantitative research, researchers commonly use numbers and statistics.

• Objective

• Numerical Data

• Large Sample Size

• Replication

Normally, the researcher uses structured research tools such as questionnaires to collect measurable characteristics of the population.

• Structure Research Instrument

• Clearly defined Research Questions

• Large Sample Size

• Replication

In quantitative research, the researcher can predict future results through complex mathematical calculations and with the aid of computers

• Structure Research Instrument

• Clearly defined Research Questions

• Large Sample Size

• Future Outcomes

The researcher must not make the interpretation of the data with mere intuitions and guesses.

• Structure Research Instrument

• Clearly defined Research Questions

• Large Sample Size

• Objective

Quantitative research requires a large number of population size, depending on how the characteristics of population vary.

• Structure Research Instrument

• Clearly defined Research Questions

• Large Sample Size

• Objective

Conclusions and problem solutions are proposed by the researcher after gathering data.

• Structure Research Instrument

• Clearly defined Research Questions

• Large Sample Size

• Objective

Reliable quantitative research can be repeated to verify and confirm the correctness of the results in another setting

• Structure Research Instrument

• Clearly defined Research Questions

• Replication

• Objective

The research questions are well defined and stated in advance for which objective answers are sought.

• Structure Research Instrument

• Clearly defined Research Questions

• Replication

• Objective

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

• Structure Research Instrument

• Clearly defined Research Questions

• Replication

• Objective

The researcher used pencil and paper tests to determine the attributes of the respondents of the study.

• Structure Research Instrument

• Clearly defined Research Questions

• Replication

• Objective