Practical Research 2 Quiz - Module 1

What is the primary focus of quantitative research?

• Understanding human experiences

• Collecting numerical data

• Describing phenomena in narrative form

• Exploring feelings and beliefs

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

• Large sample size

• Generalizable data

• Subjective interpretation

• Statistical analysis

In an experiment, which group does not receive intervention?

• The treatment group

• The participant group

• The experimental group

• The control group

Which type of research seeks to determine the relationship between two variables?

• Correlational

• Descriptive

• Ex post facto

• Experimental

What is the purpose of a pre-test in a self-learning module?

• To evaluate the module's content

• To assess the teacher's effectiveness

• To provide answers to the module

• To measure prior knowledge

Which of the following is an example of a continuous variable?

• Type of learning modality

• Gender of participants

• Height of students

• Number of students in a class

What does the independent variable represent in a study?

• The constant in the experiment

• The variable that is manipulated

• The effect being measured

• The group receiving treatment

Which of the following is a strength of quantitative research?

• Replicable results

• Subjective data interpretation

• In-depth understanding of human behavior

• Flexibility in research design

What type of variable is characterized by categories that can be ordered?

• Ordinal

• Nominal

• Dichotomous

• Continuous

Which statement illustrates a weakness of quantitative research?

• Data is easily analyzed

• It provides reliable results

• It lacks depth in exploring concepts

• It can be replicated