Quantitative Research Quiz

Determine whether the following variable is quantitative or categorical: Temperature of a cup of coffee

Which type of quantitative research is used to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon?

Experimental research always includes random assignments of participants.

• True

• False

Descriptive research is used to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

• True

• False

Determine whether the following variable is quantitative or categorical: Number of cars in a parking lot

Correlational research can determine the direction and strength of a relationship.

• True

• False

Descriptive research is helpful in identifying patterns and trends.

• True

• False

Determine whether the following variable is quantitative or categorical: Serial number

A researcher studies the effect of a reading program but cannot randomly assign students to groups. This is what type of research?

A survey that measures students' favorite school subject is an example of what type of research?