Quiz on Quantitative Research 1

What is a primary characteristic of quantitative research?

• It focuses on subjective experiences.

• It uses numerical data for analysis.

• It relies on case studies.

• It emphasizes narrative descriptions.

Which of the following best describes the advantage of quantitative research?

• It allows for in-depth exploration of individual cases.

• It provides statistical evidence to support findings.

• It is less time-consuming than qualitative research.

• It focuses on the meanings behind data.

In which situation would you apply quantitative research methods?

• Exploring personal experiences of grief.

• Measuring the impact of a new teaching method on student test scores.

• Understanding cultural differences in communication.

• Analyzing the themes in a novel.

What is a disadvantage of quantitative research?

• It can be difficult to replicate.

• It may overlook the context of the data.

• It requires extensive qualitative data.

• It is always more expensive than qualitative research.

Which type of quantitative research is primarily concerned with establishing cause-and-effect relationships?

• Descriptive research

• Correlational research

• Experimental research

• Survey research

What does the term "operationalization" refer to in quantitative research?

• The process of defining variables in measurable terms.

• The method of collecting qualitative data.

• The analysis of statistical data.

• The interpretation of research findings.

If a researcher wants to test the effectiveness of a new drug, which quantitative research method would be most appropriate?

• Case study

• Focus group

• Randomized controlled trial

• Ethnography

How can researchers evaluate the reliability of a quantitative study?

• By assessing the emotional impact of the findings.

• By checking if the study can be replicated with similar results.

• By analyzing the narrative descriptions of participants.

• By comparing it to qualitative studies.

Which of the following is a key component of survey research in quantitative studies?

• Open-ended questions

• Random sampling

• Participant observation

• Narrative analysis

What is the primary purpose of using statistical analysis in quantitative research?

• To provide a detailed description of individual cases.

• To summarize and interpret numerical data.

• To explore the meanings behind the data.

• To create a narrative of the research findings.