Exploring Quantitative Research

What is a major strength of quantitative research?

• Subjectivity and personal bias in data interpretation.

• Objectivity and ability to generalize findings.

• Limited ability to replicate results across different contexts.

• Focus on qualitative insights and individual experiences.

How does quantitative research contribute to generalizability?

• Generalizability is achieved through anecdotal evidence and personal experiences.

• Quantitative research contributes to generalizability by using representative samples and statistical analysis to apply findings to larger populations.

• Quantitative research focuses solely on qualitative data.

• Quantitative research does not require any statistical methods for analysis.

What is a common weakness of quantitative research?

• Inability to analyze large datasets.

• Overemphasis on statistical significance.

• Limited ability to capture qualitative insights.

• High cost of data collection.

Why might quantitative research lack depth in understanding?

• Quantitative research is primarily concerned with storytelling.

• Quantitative research focuses solely on personal opinions.

• Quantitative research may lack depth in understanding due to its emphasis on numerical data, which can miss contextual and qualitative factors.

• Quantitative research always provides a complete understanding of a topic.

What type of variable is manipulated in an experiment?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Constant variable

• Control variable

What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

• Dependent variables are manipulated; independent variables are measured.

• Independent variables are manipulated; dependent variables are measured.

• Independent variables are always constant; dependent variables vary.

• Independent variables are the results of experiments; dependent variables are the causes.

Which of the following is a type of descriptive research method?

• Experiment

• Focus Group

• Survey

• Case Study

What is the primary goal of descriptive research?

• To describe characteristics or behaviors of a population or phenomenon.

• To test a hypothesis about a population.

• To predict future trends based on past data.

• To analyze the causes of a phenomenon.

What distinguishes experimental research designs from other types?

• Experimental research designs involve manipulation of variables and control over conditions to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

• Experimental research designs do not require a control group.

• Experimental research designs are primarily observational in nature.

• Experimental research designs focus solely on qualitative data analysis.

What is a key characteristic of correlation research?

• It measures the impact of one variable on another.

• It establishes cause-and-effect relationships.

• It focuses solely on qualitative data.

• It identifies relationships between variables.