Quantitative Quiz

What is the primary goal of quantitative research?

• Explore complex phenomena

• Measure variables and examine relationships 

• Understand subjective experiences

• Develop new theories

What does the term "validity" refer to in quantitative research?

 

• The ability to reproduce the same results 

• The accuracy with which a measure reflects the concept it is   intended to measure

• The size of the sample

• The statistical significance of the results

In quantitative research, a null hypothesis states that:

 

• There is no relationship between variables 

• There is a strong relationship between variables

• The independent variable has a significant effect on the dependent variable 

• The variables are positively correlated

Which of the following is NOT a common probability sampling technique?

• Systematic sampling 

• Convenience sampling 

• Stratified sampling 

• Simple random sampling

A sample size is most likely to influence which of the following?

• The accuracy of the hypothesis 

• The generalizability of the results 

• The reliability of the results 

• The significance of the results

What type of data is generated by a Likert scale?

• Nominal data 

• Ordinal data 

• Interval data 

• Ratio data

 Which of the following is an example of a ratio scale?

• Temperature in Fahrenheit 

• Age in years 

• Ranking of athletes 

• Type of job role

What is the purpose of inferential statistics in quantitative research?

• To summarize data 

• To make predictions about a population based on a sample 

• To describe the characteristics of a sample 

• To organize data visually

What type of scale is used when responses are ranked from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree"?

• Nominal 

• Ordinal 

• Interval 

• Ratio

Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research?

• Focus on narrative data 

• Use of statistical analysis 

• Collection of textual data 

• Interpretive analysis