Quantitative Research Quiz

What is a primary characteristic of quantitative research, as described in the video?

• Subjective interpretation of data

• Focus on intuition and guesses

• Objective and methodical investigation

• Small sample size for in-depth analysis

What is the main goal of quantitative research?

• To explore individual experiences in detail

• To generalize results from a larger population

• To develop new theories without data

• To describe observations with personal perspective

Which of the following best describes the nature of research questions in quantitative studies?

• Broad and open-ended to allow for diverse interpretations

• Focused, precise, and clear to ensure objective answers

• Flexible and adaptable throughout the data collection process

• Primarily designed to generate new hypotheses

How is data typically presented in quantitative research?

• Through narrative descriptions and personal anecdotes

• Using numbers and statistics, often in tables and charts

• As qualitative themes and conceptual frameworks

• In the form of interview transcripts and field notes

Why is a large sample size emphasized in quantitative research?

• To allow for more subjective interpretation of results

• To increase the complexity of data analysis

• To ensure more reliable data analysis and avoid biases

• To reduce the cost of data collection

A researcher wants to study the impact of a new teaching method on student test scores. They carefully design the study before data collection, use a standardized test, and plan to analyze the scores numerically. Which characteristic of quantitative research is most evident in this scenario?

• Subjective data interpretation and presentation

• Lack of a structured instrument

• Clearly defined research questions

• Small, unrepresentative sample

Which characteristic allows quantitative studies to be repeated in different settings to verify findings?

• Numerical presentation of data

• Large sample size

• Replicability

• Data used for forecasting

One of the main strengths of quantitative research is its ability to provide:

• Rich, detailed narratives

• Subjective interpretations

• Objective, numerical data

• Flexible research designs

What is a key advantage of quantitative research regarding data analysis?

• It requires extensive manual coding, interpretation, and presentation.

• It allows for quick and easy analysis using statistical methods.

• It necessitates in-depth qualitative interpretation.

• It is primarily focused on individual case studies.

How does quantitative research ensure unbiased results?

• By allowing researchers to influence outcomes

• By designing experiments to filter out external factors

• By relying heavily on researcher intuition

• By using small, non-random samples