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What is one advantage of quantitative research in terms of bias?
What is one advantage of quantitative research in terms of bias?
- It helps to avoid personal biases through systematic data collection. (correct)
- It encourages subjective interpretations of data.
- It relies on qualitative narratives for accurate results.
- It allows for personal interaction to enhance understanding.
Which statement best describes a disadvantage of quantitative research?
Which statement best describes a disadvantage of quantitative research?
- It requires little resource investment for large samples.
- It provides a detailed narrative of human experiences.
- It emphasizes qualitative analysis over numerical analysis.
- It can ignore the natural context in which the study occurs. (correct)
What does the term 'replicable' imply in quantitative research?
What does the term 'replicable' imply in quantitative research?
- Outcomes may vary due to personal interpretation.
- The same procedures can yield similar results when repeated. (correct)
- Only qualitative data can be replicated successfully.
- Research findings are unique to specific studies.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of quantitative research?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of quantitative research?
Which statement accurately reflects an advantage concerning resource use in quantitative research?
Which statement accurately reflects an advantage concerning resource use in quantitative research?
What is the primary purpose of quantitative research?
What is the primary purpose of quantitative research?
Which of the following statements best describes a characteristic of quantitative research?
Which of the following statements best describes a characteristic of quantitative research?
What method does quantitative research use to generate predictions?
What method does quantitative research use to generate predictions?
Which of the following is not an example of a phenomenon suitable for quantitative research?
Which of the following is not an example of a phenomenon suitable for quantitative research?
What advantage does quantitative research provide to researchers?
What advantage does quantitative research provide to researchers?
Which aspect of quantitative research relates to its foundation in the positivist scientific method?
Which aspect of quantitative research relates to its foundation in the positivist scientific method?
What type of reasoning is typically utilized in quantitative research?
What type of reasoning is typically utilized in quantitative research?
Which of the following is characteristic of systematic quantitative research?
Which of the following is characteristic of systematic quantitative research?
Study Notes
Nature of Inquiry and Research
- Quantitative Research defines phenomena through numerical data collection and statistical analysis.
- Examples of phenomena: sales increases, turnover rate changes, student dropout rates, dengue patient statistics, youth drug addiction rates, juvenile crime trends.
Characteristics of Quantitative Research
- Follows traditional positivist scientific methods.
- Employs orderly and disciplined procedures for information acquisition.
- Utilizes deductive reasoning to formulate and test predictions in real-world contexts.
- Systematic and logical in approach.
Advantages of Quantitative Research
- Reliable: Measures and analyzes data for objective conclusions.
- Generalizable: Findings can be applied to larger populations due to larger sample sizes.
- Replicable: Standardized procedures ensure results can be reproduced across studies.
- Objective: Limits personal bias by minimizing researcher interaction.
- Systematic: Streamlined processes make research steps clear and manageable.
- Accurate: Statistical treatment enhances result precision and simplifies interpretations.
Disadvantages of Quantitative Research
- Contextual details may be overlooked, neglecting the natural settings of the study.
- Large sample sizes necessitate more resources, increasing operational costs.
- Results are often limited to numerical analysis, lacking depth from narratives.
- Provides less comprehensive insights into human perceptions and experiences.
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Explore the foundations of Quantitative Research in Chapter 1 of our inquiry and research course. This chapter discusses the nature of inquiry, the role of numerical data, and the use of statistical methods to analyze phenomena. Ideal for students seeking to understand the basics of quantitative analysis.
