Characteristics, Strengths, & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research PDF

Practical research 2: quantitative research NORMAN T. MANGAHAS, SST1  LESSON 1: Characteristics, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Kinds of Quantitative Research Quantitative Research Quantitative research systematically collects and analyzes numerical data to identify patterns...

Practical research 2: quantitative research NORMAN T. MANGAHAS, SST1  LESSON 1: Characteristics, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Kinds of Quantitative Research Quantitative Research Quantitative research systematically collects and analyzes numerical data to identify patterns, relationships, and trends. It aims to measure and quantify phenomena, allowing for statistical analysis and the ability to generalize findings. Quantitative Research Quantitative research designs use numbers in stating generalizations about a given problem or inquiry in contrast to qualitative research that hardly uses statistical treatment in stating generalizations. Quantitative Research Quantitative research findings are typically presented using statistical summaries, charts, tables, and numerical values. This approach enables objective and replicable results that can be used to draw conclusions and make informed decisions. Quantitative Research Research findings are subjected to statistical treatment to determine significant relationships or differences between variables, the results of which are the bases for generalization about phenomena. Characteristics of Quantitative Research characteristics Methods or procedures of data gathering include items like age, gender, educational status, among others, that call for measurable characteristics of the population. Standardized instruments guide data collection, thus, ensuring the accuracy, reliability and validity of data. characteristics Figures, tables or graphs showcase summarized data collected in order to show trends, relationships or differences among variables. In sum, the charts and tables allow you to see the evidence collected. A large population yields more reliable data, but principles of random sampling must be strictly followed to prevent researcher’s bias. characteristics Quantitative methods can be repeated to verify findings in another setting, thus, reinforcing validity of findings. Quantitative research puts emphasis on proofs, rather than discovery.  Strengths and weaknesses of a quantitative research strengths The quantitative approach allows a researcher to reach a higher sample size A researcher can collect information quickly when using quantitative research. Quantitative research uses randomized samples. strengths The research performed with the quantitative approach in anonymous. Quantitative research doesn’t require direct observation to be useful. weaknesses Quantitative research can be costly, difficult and time-consuming-difficult because most researchers are non- mathematicians. weaknesses Quantitative studies require extensive statistical treatment, requiring stringent standards, more so with confirmation of results. weaknesses Quantitative methods also trend to turn out only proved or unproven results, leaving little room for uncertainty, or grey areas. Thank you!