Exploring Quantitative Research Concepts

What is the first step in the quantitative research process?

• Conduct a literature review

• Analyze the data collected

• Formulate a hypothesis

• Identify and define the research problem or question.

Which of the following is a type of variable: independent, dependent, or both?

• both

• static

• constant

• random

What is the purpose of formulating a research framework?

• To summarize the findings of the research.

• To present the research in a visual format.

• To provide a structured approach for guiding the research process.

• To collect data without a specific plan.

Why is a literature review important in research?

• A literature review is primarily for summarizing personal opinions.

• A literature review is crucial for understanding the existing research landscape and guiding the direction of new research.

• A literature review is only necessary for graduate students.

• A literature review is irrelevant to the research process.

What method is commonly used for data collection in quantitative research?

• Case studies

• Interviews and focus groups

• Observational studies

• Surveys and questionnaires

Which statistical analysis technique is used to determine the relationship between two variables?

• Correlation analysis

• Regression analysis

• ANOVA

• Descriptive statistics

What is the role of hypotheses in quantitative research?

• Hypotheses are only used in qualitative research.

• Hypotheses are irrelevant to the research process.

• Hypotheses eliminate the need for data collection.

• Hypotheses provide a framework for testing relationships between variables in quantitative research.

How do you differentiate between continuous and categorical variables?

• Continuous variables are always whole numbers, while categorical variables can be decimal values.

• Categorical variables can take any numerical value, while continuous variables are limited to specific categories.

• Continuous variables are numerical and can take any value, while categorical variables represent distinct groups or categories.

• Continuous variables are qualitative, while categorical variables are quantitative.

What is the significance of sampling in quantitative research?

• Sampling eliminates the need for statistical analysis.

• Sampling is irrelevant to data collection in quantitative studies.

• Sampling is only necessary for qualitative research.

• Sampling enables efficient data collection and ensures representativeness in quantitative research.

What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

• Primary data is always quantitative; secondary data is always qualitative.

• Primary data is original and specific to a study; secondary data is previously collected and may not be specific to the current study.

• Primary data is collected by third parties; secondary data is collected by the researcher.

• Primary data is outdated; secondary data is current and relevant.