Lesson 1 - Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Research

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anything that can be counted or measured; numerical data commonly expressed in graphs and numbers

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Quantitative data

Question 2

descriptive, referring to things that can be observed but not measured

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Qualitative data

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experiments, observations recorded as numbers, and surveys with closed-ended questions.

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quantitative methods

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interviews with open-ended questions, observations described in words, and literature reviews that explore concepts and theories.

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qualitative methods

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Kind of research that is subjective, no close-ended questions, and does not have clearly structured instruments.

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Qualitative Research

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Presents textural data and does not require a large sample size

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Qualitative Research

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this research cannot be replicated; explains the past and present outcomes

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Qualitative Research

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the process of looking for information once again

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Research

‘re’ - again
‘search’ - to look for

Question 9

research’s main objective

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answer questions and acquire new information

Question 10

research done scientifically is more accurate, reliable, and valid

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tama tama

Question 11

kind of research that is objective and requires a large sample size, can be replicated, and predicts future outcomes.

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Quantitative Research

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does not verify existing facts but develops a new concept

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Qualitative Research

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verifies existing facts and develops new concepts

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Quantitative Research

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Importance of quantitative research in Education

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students develop critical thinking, effective, analytical, research and communication skills

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Importance of quantitative research in Business

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products innovates and service improves

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Importance of quantitative research in Science

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discovers prevention and cure to diseases, means of people’s safety and health

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7 characteristics of Quantitative Research

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Numerical in nature

objective, accurate, valid, and predictive

bigger sample size

use of well-structured research instruments

use of tables, charts, and graphs

use of statistical treatment

replicable

[+] use of close-ended questions

Question 18

studies under quantitative research requires measurable information (ex. age, weight, temperature, etc.)

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Numerical in Nature

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focused on testing specific hypothesis and observes behaviors under controlled setting; findings aim to form generalizations of predictions applicable to bigger populations

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objective, accurate, valid, and predictive

Question 20

usually applied in determining the number of respondents; the greater the participants, the more reliable the data is (lesser biases)

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bigger sample size

-random sampling techniques

Question 21

survey questionnaires validated by experts; designed to gather specific information for respondents (usually multiple choice questions)

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use of well-structured research instruments

• research instruments

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visual representation of the collected data for the summary of findings

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use of tables, charts, and graphs

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provide distribution of recorded data values in frequencies and percentage

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Tables

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present a trend or pattern between or among data values

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Charts and graphs

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used to report findings depending on the nature of data values, content, and objective of the research

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percentage, average, standard deviation, correlation, linear regression, t-test for independence, and analysis for variance

• use of statistical treatment

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focused on proof, therefore can be repeated in another set to further confirm and strengthen the validity pf the results

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Replicable

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Quantitative Research in Medicine

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observational based or survey or correlational studies from academic texts, or prior investigations

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Quantitative Market Research

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involves customer surveys and questionnaire for satisfaction, service, etc.

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Quantitative Research in Education

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uses quantitative research in determining an impact of an intervention on the academic achievements of the learners