Quantitative Research Quiz

Which type of research aims to develop generalization?

• Descriptive research

• Correlational research

• Causal-comparative research

• Experimental research

What is the main characteristic of quantitative research?

• Subjective

• Qualitative

• Objective

• Narrative

Which type of variable can assume values with numerical meanings but does not have a true zero point?

• Interval variable

• Ratio variable

• Continuous variable

• Discrete variable

What is the strength of quantitative research?

• Easy to gather information

• Cost-effective

• Objective and easily interpretable

• Does not require a large sample size

Which type of research investigates the nature of relationships between variables without necessarily investigating causal reasons?

• Descriptive research

• Correlational research

• Causal-comparative research

• Experimental research

What is the weakness of quantitative research?

• Difficult to gather information

• Costly

• Subjective and easily misinterpreted

• Requires a small sample size

Which type of variable can take values with an absolute zero point?

• Interval variable

• Ratio variable

• Continuous variable

• Discrete variable

What is the objective of quantitative research?

• To develop generalization

• To describe the current status of a variable

• To investigate the nature of relationships between variables

• To derive conclusions from observations and manifestations that already occurred

Which type of research utilizes the scientific method to test cause-and-effect relationships?

• Descriptive research

• Correlational research

• Causal-comparative research

• Experimental research

What is the purpose of structured research instruments in quantitative research?

• To gather numerical data

• To ensure a large sample size

• To manipulate the independent variable

• To investigate the nature of relationships between variables