Individual Activity 6

What is the primary difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

• Qualitative research involves empirical data, while quantitative research does not

• Qualitative research uses statistical procedures, while quantitative research does not

• Qualitative research uses non-numeric data, while quantitative research uses numeric data

• Qualitative research focuses on numbers, while quantitative research focuses on words

Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research?

• It focuses on exploring individual experiences.

• It uses a small sample size to gather in-depth data.

• It relies on statistical analysis of numerical data.

• It involves open-ended questions to gather data.

Which advantage of quantitative research allows for the prediction of outcomes using numerical data?

• Conclusive establishment of cause and effect

• Generalizability to the population

• Fast and easy data analysis

• Validity and reliability

What is a disadvantage of quantitative research?

• It provides comprehensive explanations of human experiences.

• It allows for in-depth exploration of complex issues.

• It may not accurately capture personal beliefs and feelings.

• It has a flexible research design that can adapt to changing circumstances.

In a causal-comparative research design, what is compared among different groups?

• The cause that has already happened

• The relationship between variables

• The degree of association between variables

• The impact of a specific treatment on an outcome

Which type of quantitative research design involves administering a treatment over time to a single individual or a small number of individuals?

• Experimental

• Survey

• Single-subject

• Quasi-experiment

Which type of research design is most suitable for investigating cause-and-effect relationships between variables through controlled conditions?

• Correlational

• Survey

• Experimental

• Causal-comparative

Which of the following is an example of a correlational research design?

• Investigating the relationship between technology use and mental health.

• Analyzing the impact of classroom size on student performance.

• Assessing the impact of a new teaching method on student outcomes.

• Comparing leadership styles between men and women.

What is the primary goal of a survey in quantitative research?

• To explore the causes of a particular phenomenon.

• To establish a cause-and-effect relationship between variables.

• To provide a numeric description of a population’s characteristics.

• To test the effectiveness of a specific intervention.

A school district introduces a new reading program in one school and compares the reading scores of students in that school to those in a similar school that did not implement the program. The students' reading scores are measured at the beginning and end of the school year to evaluate the program's effectiveness. What type of research design is this study using?

• Survey

• Correlational

• Experimental

• Quasi-experimental