PR2_Quantitative Research Data Collection

What is the main characteristic of quantitative data?

• Deals with numbers

• Measurable and numerical

• Describes qualities

• Deals with language

Which data collection method uses the researcher's sense organs to gather information?

• Interview

• Observation

• Experiment

• Survey

What is the purpose of an experiment in data collection?

• To obtain facts about the subject

• To evaluate results after giving a treatment

• To ask questions orally

• To obtain statistical information

What is the main characteristic of structured data collection instruments?

• Quantifiable

• Objective

• Subjective

• Accurate

Which of the following is an example of a survey data-gathering technique?

• Observation

• Questionnaire

• Experiment

• Interview

What is the main purpose of a questionnaire in data collection?

• To obtain statistical information

• To ask questions orally

• To obtain facts about the subject

• To evaluate results after giving a treatment

What is the main focus of asking closed-ended questions in a survey?

• To keep a balanced set of answer choices

• To obtain statistical information

• To evaluate results after giving a treatment

• To keep questions neutral

What is the main tip for writing a great survey or poll?

• Ask for two things at once

• Keep questions different from each other

• Let most questions be optional to answer

• Do a test drive

What is the main characteristic of quantitative data collection instruments?

• Meaningful

• Quantifiable

• Valid

• Objective

What is the main purpose of an interview in data collection?

• To evaluate results after giving a treatment

• To ask questions orally

• To obtain statistical information

• To obtain facts about the subject