Quantitative Research Quiz

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

• Its results are taken from a sample can be generalized to the population.

• It delivers an in-depth understanding of the problem or study.

• It provides a more credible and reliable result.

• It involves statistical analysis of numerical data.

In an experiment, which group does not receive intervention?

• The treatment group

• The participant group

• The control group

• The experimental group

Which of the following research questions could be answered by using quantitative research methods?

• What is the most popular social media platform used by Senior High School students?

• How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected career choices among college students?

• What are the factors affecting depressive behavior?

• None of the above.

Which statement below illustrates a weakness of quantitative research?

• The responses of the participants are limited to what has been asked and the choices given.

• The researcher's perspective can influence interpretation of results.

• Data gathering takes too much time.

• There is low degree of subjectivity.

Which type of quantitative research seeks to determine relationship of one characteristic to the other?

• Correlational

• Experimental

• Ex-post facto

• Descriptive

Which of the following is an extraneous variable?

• Student’s feeling towards the cat or dog

• Amount of time spent with a cat or dog

• Test scores of students

• Amount of stress

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

• Learning modality used

• Student’s test score

• Student’s height

• Student’s IQ

Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of a researchable question?

• The question is answerable by some sort of data that can be collected.

• Answering the question provides a positive outcome to the society.

• The question is comprehensive.

• The question is interesting.

Which of the following is the most reliable source of research topic idea?

• Review of Literature

• Wikipedia

• Folklores

• Blogs

Which of the following questions is most suitable for quantitative research?

• Will the colors of the wall affect children’s preference and engagement during play time?

• Is there a relationship between soil components and shape of seeds?

• Do online materials enhance the performance of students?

• What are the features of herbal plants in the province?