Quantitative Research Quiz

What type of research deals with numerical values to describe a phenomenon?

• Qualitative research

• Quantitative research

• Experimental research

• Descriptive research

What kind of variable is manipulated in an experiment?

• Control variable

• Confounding variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

Which variable changes in response to the manipulated variable?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Intervening variable

• Categorical variable

Why is quantitative research often used in scientific inquiry?

• It uses personal interpretations

• It explores deep meanings

• It tests hypotheses using measurable data

• It focuses on cultural context

Which best describes the generalizability of quantitative research results?

• Applicable to a small, unique group

• Representative of larger populations

• Only valid in specific settings

• Always inconclusive

What makes quantitative research results observable and measurable?

• Use of open-ended interviews

• Use of theoretical frameworks

• Use of structured instruments

• Use of casual observations

A researcher changes the amount of light in a room to test its effect on concentration. What is the independent variable?

• Concentration level

• The room temperature

• Amount of light

• The test score

You are designing a study where data will be collected through surveys with numerical scales. Which research type are you applying?

• Qualitative

• Narrative

• Evaluative

• Quantitative

Why is it important to control all variables in quantitative research?

• To reduce sample size

• To ensure personal bias

• To maintain consistency and validity

• To allow for subjective interpretation

Which is a weakness of quantitative research?

• It allows for in-depth understanding

• It requires small sample sizes

• It oversimplifies complex human behavior

• It lacks statistical support