Quantitative Research Long Test

What kinds of data are used in quantitative studies?

• Qualitative data

• Numerical data or data that can be converted to numerical values

• Descriptive data

• Narrative data

What steps are involved in the deductive approach in quantitative research?

• Creating new theories based on data

• Testing and validating existing theories

• Collecting qualitative data

• Generating exploratory insights

Which of the following represents a research question that would be appropriate for a quantitative analysis?

• How do students feel about their school environment?

• What percentage of students find gainful employment within a year of vocational training?

• What are students' personal experiences with career counseling?

• How do students describe their motivation levels?

What does a quantitative research "hypothesis" mean?

• A qualitative description of phenomena

• A statement explaining the relationship between variables, to be tested with data

• A subjective opinion about the research topic

• An observational record of phenomena

What function do independent variables serve primarily in quantitative research?

• To be measured and analyzed

• To influence or affect other variables

• To remain constant throughout the study

• To provide qualitative insights

What does a quantitative research sample mean?

• The entire population under study

• A subset of individuals or entities from whom data is collected

• A theoretical construct used for analysis

• A qualitative description of the study subjects

Which technique is most frequently employed to gather quantitative data?

• Interviews

• Surveys and questionnaires

• Observations

• Case studies

What makes descriptive research unique?

• Testing causal relationships between variables

• Describing and quantifying identified variables

• Exploring patterns and trends

• Manipulating independent variables

To compare the means of two groups, which statistical test would you apply?

• Chi-Square Test

• ANOVA

• T-test

• Regression Analysis

In an experiment, what is a "control group"?

• A group that receives the experimental treatment

• A group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison

• A group chosen randomly from the population

• A group that provides qualitative data