Quiz on Quantitative Research

What is quantitative research primarily focused on?

• Narrative descriptions

• Subjective analysis

• Quantifiable data

• Qualitative data

Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research?

• Flexible data collection

• Objective measurement

• Qualitative analysis

• Exploratory methods

Which of the following is NOT a strength of quantitative research?

• Generalizability

• Objectivity

• Replicability

• Limited context

What is a common method of data collection in quantitative research?

• Interviews

• Case studies

• Focus groups

• Surveys

What is a potential weakness of quantitative research?

• High sample sizes

• Objective measurement

• Statistical analysis

• Inflexibility in data collection

Which type of quantitative research focuses on the 'what' rather than the 'why'?

• Causal-Comparative

• Experimental

• Descriptive

• Correlational

What does hypothesis testing in quantitative research allow researchers to do?

• Gather qualitative data

• Understand context deeply

• Confirm or refute theories

• Explore unexpected phenomena

Which of the following is an example of quantitative research?

• Analyzing patient narratives

• Conducting a survey on consumer preferences

• Exploring teacher experiences

• Studying cultural practices

What is the primary goal of evaluation research?

• To analyze relationships between variables

• To test a hypothesis

• To assess the worth of resources spent

• To describe a population

What is a common limitation of quantitative research?

• Statistical analysis

• Use of large sample sizes

• Ability to generalize findings

• Dependence on instruments