Understanding Quantitative Research

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What type of data is quantitative research focused on?

Numbers and measurements

What is the primary purpose of quantitative data?

Provide precise and objective information

Which type of research focuses on understanding social reality as participants experience it?

Qualitative research

What does qualitative data mainly involve?

Non-numerical information like descriptions and narratives

When is quantitative research typically used?

When questions like 'how many' or 'how much' need to be answered

What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?

'Non-numerical data and understanding social reality'

What is the main purpose of using qualitative data?

To explore complex phenomena

Which research method involves asking open-ended questions and conducting participant observation?

Qualitative research

What type of questions does qualitative research typically ask for?

Experiences and insights

Which characteristic is specific to quantitative research?

Standardized surveys

When conducting qualitative research, what kind of data analysis method is commonly used?

Content analysis

Learn about quantitative research, which involves collecting and analyzing numerical data to describe, predict, or control variables. Explore how quantitative data is all about numbers, measurements, and quantities, providing precise and objective information.

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