Quiz on Qualitative and Quantitative Research Approaches

What are the two main research approaches discussed in the text?

• Inductive and Deductive

• Theoretical and Practical

• Experimental and Descriptive

• Qualitative and Quantitative

Which research design is characterized by the use of statistical data?

• Mixed Methods Research

• Quantitative Research Design

• Qualitative Research Design

• Case Study Research

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Causal relationships

• Statistical analysis

• Holistic understanding of phenomena

• Hypothesis testing

In quantitative research, what is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

• Independent variables influence dependent variables

• They are both subjective

• Independent variables depend on dependent variables

• They are unrelated

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?

• Inductive reasoning

• Focus on context and meaning

• Use of statistical data

• Emphasis on natural settings

What type of reasoning is primarily used in quantitative research?

• Intuitive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

Which sampling method is commonly used in qualitative research?

• Systematic sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Random sampling

• Non-probability sampling

What is the main purpose of quantitative research?

• To understand social processes

• To confirm hypotheses

• To generate hypotheses

• To explore meanings

Which of the following best describes qualitative research?

• It is always experimental

• It seeks to understand social phenomena

• It focuses on numerical data

• It uses large sample sizes

What is a key difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

• Quantitative research is less structured

• Qualitative research focuses on depth, while quantitative focuses on breadth

• Quantitative research is more flexible

• Qualitative research is more objective