Quiz on Quantitative Research Methodology

What is the primary focus of quantitative research?

• Qualitative analysis of behaviors

• Statistical measurement of attitudes

• In-depth case studies

• Narrative descriptions of events

Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research?

• Focus on individual case studies

• Emphasis on qualitative data

• Use of numbers and statistics

• Subjective interpretation of data

What does the term 'operational definition' refer to in quantitative research?

• Defining terms based on personal opinions

• Defining terms by the steps used to measure them

• Defining terms through qualitative descriptions

• Defining terms based on historical context

In hypothesis testing, what is the main goal?

• To collect qualitative data

• To systematically test a hypothesis

• To analyze historical trends

• To create a narrative around the data

What type of research method involves collecting data to test hypotheses about current subjects?

• Correlational research

• Descriptive research

• Experimental research

• Qualitative research

Which research method is used to determine the relationship between two quantifiable variables?

• Descriptive research

• Case-comparative research

• Correlational research

• Experimental research

What is the purpose of replication in quantitative research?

• To ensure the data is reliable

• To analyze qualitative data

• To develop case studies

• To create new hypotheses

In experimental research, what is the dependent variable?

• The variable that is measured

• The variable that is manipulated

• The variable that is irrelevant

• The variable that remains constant

What does a correlation coefficient indicate?

• The cause-effect relationship

• The strength of a relationship between variables

• The reliability of the data

• The operational definitions used

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

• Reliance on numerical data

• Statistical analysis of results

• Ability to create charts and graphs

• Focus on subjective experiences