Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research Quiz

What is the main purpose of qualitative research?

• Producing generalizable results

• Testing hypotheses

• Understanding meanings, experiences, and concepts

• Measuring variables with numbers

Quantitative research primarily involves:

• Collecting and analyzing numerical data

• Exploring social phenomena

• Using open-ended questions

• Non-numerical data such as interviews

Which data collection method is commonly used in qualitative research?

• Surveys with structured questions

• Numerical datasets

• Experiments with controls

• Focus groups and interviews

What type of data is collected in quantitative research?

• Images and videos only

• Texts and observations

• Numerical data from surveys or experiments

• Descriptions of experiences

Qualitative data analysis is usually:

• Statistical and numerical

• Interpretive and thematic

• Based on graphs and charts

• Focused on hypothesis testing

What is the expected outcome of quantitative research?

• Participant narratives

• Statistical evidence and generalizable findings

• Rich, detailed descriptions

• Theory development

Which research approach is exploratory and focuses on depth?

• Experimental

• Mixed methods

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The independent variable in a study is:

• Any variable that confuses the results

• The outcome measured

• A variable kept constant

• The variable manipulated by the researcher

The dependent variable is best described as:

• The factor that causes change

• The outcome or effect that is measured

• A variable unrelated to the study

• The environment where the study takes place

An extraneous variable is:

• A variable that the researcher controls

• Another variable that might influence the dependent variable

• A type of dependent variable

• The main variable manipulated in the study