Characteristics, Strengths, Weaknesses and Kinds of Quantitative Research

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word research is a combination of the prefix “re”, which means

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(do again)

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root word “search” , which means

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(to seek, explore, and investigate)

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acquisition of new knowledge through a purposive, organized and designed program of activities. It seeks to find the answers to the problems and generate new information for a better understanding of the concepts under study.

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Research

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categorize into two (2) depending on the aims of a researcher

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basic research
applied research

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conducted solely to come up with a new knowledge or to have a fuller understanding of a particular subject for its own sake.

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basic research

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done to find an application of the knowledge, whether it be old or new.

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applied research

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Research designs can be classified into two(2)

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qualitative and quantitative research

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utilizes naturalistic methods of inquiry as the research places great emphasis on the analysis of the experiences of the individual. It focuses on gaining insights and understanding about an individual’s perception and interpretation of events.

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Qualitative research

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It collects data through methods such as interviews and participative observation.

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Qualitative research

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It focuses on gaining insights and understanding about an individual’s perception and interpretation of events.

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Qualitative research

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also known as empirical research, which involves the use of computational, statistical, and mathematical tools to derive results.

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Quantitative Research

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It is conclusive in its purpose as it tries to quantify the problem and understand how prevalent it is by looking for projectable results to a larger population.

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Quantitative Research

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often depicts a study answering the “what” and “how many/much” questions.

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Quantitative Research

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This type of research is employed to measure the incidence of various views and opinions in a chosen sample. Structured techniques such as online questionnaires, telephone, or street interviews are used by a researcher.

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Quantitative Research

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This type of research is employed to measure the incidence of various views and opinions in a chosen sample. Structured techniques such as online questionnaires, telephone, or street interviews are used by a researcher.

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Quantitative Research

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not a perfect model in conducting an investigation for it has its weaknesses other than its strengths.

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Quantitative Research

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not a perfect model in conducting an investigation for it has its weaknesses other than its strengths.

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Quantitative Research

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(Strengths or Weaknesses)
It can be replicated or repeated in other contexts.

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Strengths

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It cannot adequately provide in-depth information necessary for describing and explaining a complex phenomenon.

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Weaknesses

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It provides findings that are generalizable to a large population.

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Strengths

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It can establish causality more conclusively.

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Strengths

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It lacks the ability to provide a comprehensive textual description of human experiences.

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Weaknesses

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It can make predictions based on numerical, quantifiable data.

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Strengths

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Data analysis using statistical software is faster.

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Strengths

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Data-gathering techniques are typically less demanding compared with those in qualitative research.

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Strengths

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It has a low degree of subjectivity.

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Strengths

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Its validity and reliability can be measured.

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Strengths

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Numerical data may be insufficient in analyzing intangible factors, such as gender roles, socio-economic status, and social norms of a given population.

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Weaknesses

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It has less flexibility in terms of study design.

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Weaknesses

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Responses of participants are strictly limited to what has been asked. These responses may not be extensive in some cases.

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Weaknesses

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to observe and report on a certain phenomenon

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Descriptive

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to determine the nature of relationship between variables without looking into the cause

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Correlational

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to infer the causes of a phenomenon which has already occurred

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Ex post facto

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to establish cause-and-effect relationships

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Quasi- experimental and Experimental

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(Data Collection Technique)
Descriptive

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Questionnaire and Observation

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(Data Collection Technique)
Correlational

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Questionnaire
Tests
Observation

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(Data Collection Technique)
Ex post facto

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Questionnaire

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(Data Collection Technique)
Quasi- experimental

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Tests

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(Data Collection Technique)
Experimental

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Tests

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five most common kinds of quantitative research

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descriptive,
correlational,
ex post facto,
quasi- experimental, and
experimental