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This document discusses quantitative research methods. Quantitative research aims to test theories and hypotheses through objective measurements and analysis of concepts. It uses clearly defined research questions and structured instruments to collect numerical data from large sample sizes. This allows the findings to potentially be replicated. Some strengths of quantitative research include its objectivity, use of statistical analysis, and ability to analyze results quickly. However, it also has weaknesses like requiring large samples and ignoring contextual factors.

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This document discusses quantitative research methods. Quantitative research aims to test theories and hypotheses through objective measurements and analysis of concepts. It uses clearly defined research questions and structured instruments to collect numerical data from large sample sizes. This allows the findings to potentially be replicated. Some strengths of quantitative research include its objectivity, use of statistical analysis, and ability to analyze results quickly. However, it also has weaknesses like requiring large samples and ignoring contextual factors.

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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2  Test/confirm theories and assumptions

 Focus on testing theories and hypothesis


Inquiry  Use if you want to confirm or test something
 According to Small et al. (2012) as mentioned by (theory or hypothesis)
Baraceros (2019), is a term that is synonymous
with the word “investigation.” Characteristics of Quantitative Research
1. Objective
Why Do We Ask Question? - Data Collection
 To look for new ideas - Accurate measurements and analysis of target
 To improve certain process concepts
 To explain a series of observations 2. Clearly Defined Research Question
 To look at something in a different perspective - Researchers know in advance what they are
looking for
Scientific Method 3. Structured Research Instruments
 Process that uses a variety of skills and tools to - Standardized instruments guide data collection
answer questions or to test ideas about the natural 4. Numerical Data
world. - Charts and tables are allow you to see the
evidence collected
5. Large Sample Size
- Requires large sample size depend on how the
characteristics of population vary.
6. Replication
- Can be repeated to verify the findings on
another setting.
Future Outcomes
 Quantitative Research puts emphasis on proof,
What is Research? rather than discovery
 To look for something again
 Careful consideration of study regarding a STRENGTHS OF QUANTITATIVE
particular concern or problem using scientific
methods. RESEARCH
1. It is objective.
Aims of Research 2. The use of statistical techniques facilitates
 Verification of new knowledge sophisticated analyses.
 Acquisition of new knowledge 3. It is real and unbiased.
 Application of new knowledge 4. The numerical data can be analyzed in a quick
 Advancement of the researcher’s expertise and easy way.
5. Quantitative studies are replicable.
Inquiry vis-à-vis Research 6. Quantitative experiments are useful for testing
 Inquiry and research encourage you to formulate the results.
question to direct you to the exact information
you want to discover WEAKNESSES OF QUANTITATIVE
Qualitative Research RESEARCH
 Expressed in words 1. Quantitative research requires a large number of
respondents.
 Concept thoughts or experiences
2. It is costly.
 In-depth insights
3. Contextual factors are usually ignored.
 Focus on exploring ideas and formulating theory
4. Much information are difficult to gather using
and hypothesis.
structured research instruments.
 Use if you want to understand something 5. Data from questionnaires may be incomplete and
(concepts, thought, experiences) inaccurate.
Quantitative Research
 Numerical data analysis
 Investigation through use of computational
techniques
 Expressed in numbers and graphs
 Generalizable fact

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