Quiz on Quantitative Research Methods

What is the primary goal of quantitative research?

• To determine relationships between variables

• To conduct interviews

• To explore subjective experiences

• To generate qualitative data

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

• Replicability

• Structured data collection

• Empirical

• Subjective

What is the first step in the research process?

• Review existing literature

• Identify the research problem

• Collect data

• Analyze data

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

• Surveys

• Focus groups

• Case studies

• Interviews

What type of research design measures subjects before and after a treatment?

• Cross-sectional

• Qualitative

• Experimental

• Descriptive

What does the term 'validity' refer to in research?

• The time taken to conduct research

• The accuracy of the data

• The number of variables

• The size of the sample

Which of the following is a purpose of conducting research?

• To avoid decision-making

• To ignore existing theories

• To advance knowledge

• To create confusion

What is the significance of a literature review in research?

• To present findings

• To identify gaps in existing knowledge

• To summarize personal opinions

• To collect data

Which statistical technique is commonly used in quantitative research?

• Narrative analysis

• Content analysis

• Regression analysis

• Thematic analysis

What is the purpose of the conclusion section in a research paper?

• To introduce new theories

• To summarize findings and implications

• To present raw data

• To list references