WorksheetsITEC 95:QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH QUIZ 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary goal of research?
To guess the outcome of a problem
To collect and analyze data systematically
To write long reports
To use only qualitative methods
Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research?
Focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis
Uses interviews and focus groups
Is entirely subjective and interpretative
Does not require structured tools
Which research method is best for understanding human experiences?
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Mathematical modeling
None of the above
What is the primary data collection method in quantitative research?
Surveys and experiments
Case studies and interviews
Observing natural behavior
Focus group discussions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?
Uses descriptive and textual data
Involves thematic analysis
Focuses on numbers and statistics
Explores behaviors and motivations
When should you use qualitative research?
When testing a hypothesis
When needing statistical validation
When studying complex social interactions
When generalizing results to a larger population
What type of software is commonly used for analyzing qualitative data?
SPSS
Excel
NVivo
Python
What is the main outcome of quantitative research?
In-depth understanding
Exploratory insights
Measurable conclusions
Subjective interpretations
What does inferential statistics help researchers do?
Explore qualitative themes
Describe individual case studies
Make predictions based on sample data
Ignore statistical patterns
What is a key difference between quantitative and qualitative research?
Quantitative research focuses on subjective experiences
Qualitative research uses statistical tools
Quantitative research tests hypotheses, while qualitative research explores ideas
Both use numerical data
