Quantitative Instruments in Research
8 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is a major characteristic of quantitative research?

  • Phenomena are described numerically (correct)
  • Small sample size
  • Focus on descriptive and inferential statistics
  • Phenomena are described in a narrative fashion

    • Which type of research focuses on rich, in-depth, narrative descriptions of samples?

  • Qualitative research (correct)
  • Quantitative research
  • Action research
  • Mixed methods research

    • What is the primary advantage of quantitative research?

  • Identification of major schemes
  • Superficial understanding of participants' thoughts
  • Large sample and statistical validity (correct)
  • Broad thematic concerns

    • According to Bryman and Bell (2005), how is the relationship between theory and research viewed in quantitative studies?

    <p>Deductive and objectivist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data is used in qualitative research?

    <p>Narrative descriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research in terms of scope of inquiry?

    <p>Quantitative research focuses on broad thematic concerns while qualitative research focuses on specific questions or hypotheses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of questions are often asked in quantitative studies?

    <p>How many? and How often? questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic defines quantitative research according to Bryman and Bell (2005)?

    <p>Collection of numerical data and deductive relationship between theory and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser