Quantitative Research Methods Quiz
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Which type of research is used to get answers in numerical form?

  • Experimental research
  • Quantitative research (correct)
  • Mixed methods research
  • Qualitative research
  • What is one characteristic of quantitative research?

  • Small sample size
  • Structured research methods (correct)
  • Open-ended questions
  • Unreliable outcome
  • Why is the outcome of quantitative research considered highly reliable?

  • The sample size is small
  • Respondents face open-ended questions
  • Respondents face close-ended questions (correct)
  • The outcome is in qualitative form
  • What type of questions are more specific and right to the point?

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    In what form is the outcome of quantitative research usually presented?

    <p>Numerical form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of quantitative research allows for making decisions about the entire population based on the outcome of a sample population?

    <p>Generalizability of Outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strength of quantitative research?

    <p>Generalizability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of quantitative research allows for faster data analysis?

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    What is one weakness of quantitative research?

    <p>Inability to replicate findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quantitative Research

    • Quantitative research is used to get answers in numerical form.

    Characteristics of Quantitative Research

    • One characteristic of quantitative research is that it involves asking specific and right-to-the-point questions.
    • The outcome of quantitative research is considered highly reliable because it is based on numerical data.

    Presentation of Quantitative Research

    • The outcome of quantitative research is usually presented in numerical form, such as tables, graphs, and charts.

    Sampling in Quantitative Research

    • The characteristic of quantitative research that allows for making decisions about the entire population based on the outcome of a sample population is generalizability.

    Strengths and Weaknesses of Quantitative Research

    • One strength of quantitative research is that it allows for faster data analysis.
    • One weakness of quantitative research is that it often relies on numerical data, which may not capture the full complexity of the research topic.

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    Test your knowledge on quantitative research methods with this quiz! Learn about the importance of large sample sizes and the types of output typically generated from quantitative research.

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