Quantitative Research for PR2: Review and Guidelines

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What does research involve?

Guessing the outcome of an experiment

Ignoring sources of bias and error

Collecting, organizing, and analyzing evidence (correct)

Memorizing information

What is the main focus of quantitative research?

Subjective interpretations

Qualitative analysis

Obtaining numerical data and testing relationships using statistical techniques (correct)

Narrative storytelling

Why is quantitative research widely used in most fields?

It focuses on subjective viewpoints

It emphasizes anecdotal evidence

It relies on unstructured data collection

It emphasizes proofs and reliability (correct)

How is data usually gathered in quantitative research?

Using structured research instruments Signup and view all the answers

What must a researcher have in quantitative research?

A clearly defined research question seeking objective answers Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a research study is replicable?

The entire research process is conducted again using the same methods but new data, yielding the same results Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of quantitative research according to the text?

Ability to make predictions and generalizations to larger populations Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant disadvantage of quantitative research mentioned in the text?

Inflexibility in changing research questions after the study has been performed Signup and view all the answers

What do researchers aim to achieve through quantitative studies, according to the text?

Create a general understanding of behavior and other phenomena across different settings and populations Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect for reliable quantitative research, as stated in the text?

Thoroughly scrutinizing findings and carefully considering test variables, predictions, data collection, and testing methods Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of replicable (or repeatable) research study according to the text?

Involves using the same methods but new data Signup and view all the answers

Why are surveys, polls, statistical analysis software, and weather thermometers mentioned in the text?

As examples of quantitative data Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge mentioned in the text regarding quantitative research?

Difficulty in changing the research questions once the study is performed Signup and view all the answers

Why is data computing equipment highlighted as an advantage in quantitative research?

It enables fast processing and analysis of data, even with large sample sizes Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a crucial aspect for reliable quantitative research in the text?

Thoroughly considering and reporting on test variables, predictions, data collection, and testing methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of research, as described in the text?

To increase the stock of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing characteristic of quantitative research, based on the description in the text?

It emphasizes proofs and numerical data Signup and view all the answers

Why is quantitative research widely used in most fields, according to the text?

As it allows for replication and high reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a research study that can be reproduced by other teams, as mentioned in the text?

Clearly defined research questions with objective answers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of controlled sources of bias and error in research, based on the text?

To ensure high reliability of the research study Signup and view all the answers