Midterm Examination in ITEC 95 - QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

What is the primary purpose of quantitative research?

• To explore subjective experiences

• To understand meanings behind behaviors

• To quantify data and generalize results

• To analyze literature and history

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

• Objective measurement

• Statistical analysis

• Narrative explanation

• Structured data collection

What type of quantitative research aims to describe characteristics of a population?

• Experimental

• Correlational

• Descriptive

• Causal-comparative

Which variable is manipulated in an experimental study?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

• Extraneous variable

A study seeks to determine if there's a relationship between sleep and productivity. What kind of research is this?

• Descriptive

• Experimental

• Correlational

• Historical

Which of the following tools is most commonly used in quantitative research?

• Interview

• Focus group

• Questionnaire

• Observation notes

What is a key characteristic of experimental research?

• No manipulation of variables

• Uses open-ended questions

• Involves control and experimental groups

• Based on opinion-based data

The term 'population' in research refers to:

• The number of surveys collected

• A group of individuals being observed

• A subgroup of the sample

• A controlled variable

What statistical method is used to find relationships between variables?

• Mean

• Correlation

• Frequency

• Range

Which of the following represents a quantitative research title?

• Exploring the Experiences of Senior High School Students

• The Relationship Between Study Hours and GPA

• Teachers' Perception of Online Learning

• Narratives of First-Year College Students