ITEC 95:QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH QUIZ 1

What is the primary goal of research?

• To guess the outcome of a problem

• To collect and analyze data systematically

• To write long reports

• To use only qualitative methods

Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research?

• Focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis

• Uses interviews and focus groups

• Is entirely subjective and interpretative

• Does not require structured tools

Which research method is best for understanding human experiences?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Mathematical modeling

• None of the above

What is the primary data collection method in quantitative research?

• Surveys and experiments

• Case studies and interviews

• Observing natural behavior

• Focus group discussions

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

• Uses descriptive and textual data

• Involves thematic analysis

• Focuses on numbers and statistics

• Explores behaviors and motivations

When should you use qualitative research?

• When testing a hypothesis

• When needing statistical validation

• When studying complex social interactions

• When generalizing results to a larger population

What type of software is commonly used for analyzing qualitative data?

• SPSS

• Excel

• NVivo

• Python

What is the main outcome of quantitative research?

• In-depth understanding

• Exploratory insights

• Measurable conclusions

• Subjective interpretations

What does inferential statistics help researchers do?

• Explore qualitative themes

• Describe individual case studies

• Make predictions based on sample data

• Ignore statistical patterns

What is a key difference between quantitative and qualitative research?

• Quantitative research focuses on subjective experiences

• Qualitative research uses statistical tools

• Quantitative research tests hypotheses, while qualitative research explores ideas

• Both use numerical data