Practical Research 2 REVIEWER

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research?

• Large sample size

• Objectivity

• Subjective interpretation

• Concise visual presentation

What type of data is primarily used in quantitative research?

• Descriptive narratives

• Personal anecdotes

• Numerical and quantifiable data

• Open-ended responses

What is the purpose of using a Likert scale in quantitative research?

• To collect qualitative data

• To convert non-numerical information into numerical data

• To measure physical quantities

• To record open-ended responses

Which of the following is an advantage of quantitative research?

• In-depth exploration of human experiences

• Generalizability of findings to the population

• Flexibility in research design

• Comprehensive explanation of feelings and beliefs

What is a disadvantage of quantitative research?

• Lack of objectivity

• Inability to establish cause and effect

• Limited explanation of human experiences

• Low replicability

Which quantitative research design is used to describe a phenomenon as it occurs naturally?

• Correlational design

• Experimental design

• Descriptive design

• Ex post facto design

Which research design investigates a possible relationship between previous events and present conditions?

• Descriptive design

• Correlational design

• Experimental design

• Ex post facto design

What is the primary goal of correlational design in quantitative research?

• To manipulate variables

• To identify relationships between variables

• To establish cause and effect

• To describe a phenomenon

What makes quantitative research highly replicable?

• Subjective interpretation of data

• Small sample sizes

• Use of standardized research instruments

• Flexible research design

Which type of data presentation is commonly used in quantitative research?

• Narrative descriptions

• Case studies

• Graphs and charts

• Thematic analysis