Quantitative Research Quiz

What is the primary goal of quantitative research?

• To explore human emotions

• To analyze numerical data objectively

• To interpret cultural meanings

• To develop theories through interviews

Which of the following is a strength of quantitative research?

• Provides deep insights into personal experiences

• Allows flexible research design

• Establishes causal relationships

• Uses small sample sizes

What type of quantitative research investigates relationships without manipulating variables?

• Experimental

• Correlational

• Descriptive

• Quasi-experimental

Which variable is manipulated in an experiment?

• Dependent variable

• Confounding variable

• Independent variable

• Extraneous variable

What distinguishes ratio variables from interval variables?

• Ratio variables have no true zero

• Interval variables can be ranked

• Ratio variables have a true zero point

• Interval variables are always categorical

Which is an example of a discrete variable?

• Temperature

• Height

• Number of children

• Age in years

What is a confounding variable?

• A variable that is always controlled

• A variable that affects both independent and dependent variables

• A variable that is irrelevant to the study

• A variable that is always numerical

Which research design lacks random assignment but still studies cause-effect relationships?

• Experimental

• Descriptive

• Quasi-experimental

• Ex post facto

What is the main weakness of quantitative research?

• It is too flexible

• It lacks depth and context

• It is subjective

• It cannot be replicated

Which field benefits from quantitative research by forecasting market trends?

• Arts

• Medicine

• Business

• Environmental science