WorksheetsQuantitative Research Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
Which of the following is a defining feature of a true experiment?
Absence of hypothesis
Use of pre-existing groups
Random assignment of participants
No manipulation of variables
A quasi-experimental design is most appropriate when:
Random assignment is possible and ethical
Variables cannot be measured numerically
Pre-existing groups must be studied in real classroom settings
Causal inference is not required
Which of the following research designs is most common in ESL/EFL contexts?
Ethnography, narrative inquiry, grounded theory
Survey, correlational, quasi-experimental
Case study, action research, phenomenology
Meta-analysis, discourse analysis, content analysis
In the STARTeCH quasi-experimental study, which group outperformed others in grammar mastery?
Control group
Asynchronous online learning group
Synchronous online learning group
Conventional classroom group
What is the purpose of a correlational study?
To determine cause-and-effect relationships
To explore whether variables are related and how strongly
To compare group means after manipulation
To generate grounded theory from narratives
Which type of correlation occurs when one variable increases as the other decreases?
Positive correlation
Negative correlation
No correlation
Causal correlation
Which tool is most commonly used to collect survey data in quantitative research?
Field notes
Observation logs
Questionnaire
Interview transcripts
In correlational research, which statistical test is commonly used to measure the strength of the relationship between two variables?
ANOVA
Pearson correlation
Chi-square test
Spearman
Why is large sample size often preferred in quantitative research?
It reduces the cost of research
It ensures findings are generalisable to a wider population
It increases qualitative richness
It eliminates the need for random sampling
Which of the following best differentiates true from quasi-experimental research?
Use of questionnaires
Control of dependent variables
Random assignment of participants
Use of pre- and post-tests
