Quantitative Research Quiz

Which of the following best defines quantitative research?

• A study focusing on participants’ personal experiences

• An approach that collects numerical data and analyses it statistically

• A method based on researcher intuition and observation only

• A process that prioritises open-ended responses over measurement

What is the main purpose of quantitative research?

• To describe individual perspectives

• To generate grounded theory from interviews

• To explain, predict, or control phenomena using measurable data

• To develop conceptual frameworks through thematic coding

Which of the following is a key assumption of quantitative research?

• Human behaviour cannot be measured reliably

• The world is stable, measurable, and generalisable

• Truth is subjective and constructed by participants

• Research is context-dependent and non-replicable

A researcher asking, “Is there a difference in vocabulary achievement between students who use mobile apps and those who don’t?” is most likely conducting:

• Qualitative research

• Correlational research

• Quantitative research

• Phenomenological research

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

• Use of large sample sizes

• Use of standardised instruments

• Researcher’s subjective interpretation

• Formally stated hypotheses

Why is control of variables important in quantitative research?

• It reduces researcher bias and external influence on results

• It ensures all participants have the same opinions

• It eliminates the need for statistical analysis

• It allows flexible interpretation of findings

What type of data do surveys typically collect?

• Narrative data

• Numerical data

• Visual data

• Historical data

Which research design aims to describe the current situation or state of a phenomenon without testing relationships or causes

• Correlational

• Descriptive

• Experimental

• Quasi-experimental

Which design investigates relationships between variables without manipulating them?

• Experimental

• Causal-comparative

• Correlational

• Descriptive

In a causal-comparative study, the researcher:

• Manipulates variables directly

• Assigns participants randomly to groups

• Compares existing groups to explore possible cause-and-effect

• Conducts interviews to understand perceptions