adv. n disad. of quantitative research Flashcards
the quantitative approach allows you to reach a higher sample size
advantage
this method doesn’t consider the meaning behind social phenomena
disadvantage
quantitative research doesn’t require direct observation to be useful
advantage
Quantitative research uses randomized sample
advantage
Quantitative research can focus on facts or a series of information
advantage
Some efforts at randomization will not create usable information
disadvantage
Answer validity always creates a cloud of doubt about the final results.
disadvantage
The research performed with the quantitative approach is anonymous.
advantages
Every answer provided in this research method must stand on its own.
disadvantage
Quantitative research studies can be very expensive.
disadvantage
Results duplication is possible when using quantitative research.
advantage
Individual characteristics don’t always apply to the general population
disadvantage
Quantitative research sometimes creates unnatural environments
disadvantage
There is no access to specific feedback.
disadvantage
You can collect information quickly when using quantitative research.
advantage
an inquiry that the research attempts to answer
research question
usually, start with how, what, or why
quantitative
contain independent n independent variable
quantitative
usually start with what, how, or in what ways
qualitative
try to forecast an outcome
predictive questions
determine a rs between 2 variables or they compare 2 variables
causal questions
usually simple questions that ask about how much or how often
descriptive questions
