lesson one

Question 1

a careful, detailed, and systematic study of a specific problem, concern, or issue to establish facts

Answer 1

research

Question 2

characteristics of research

Answer 2

large sample size, objectivity, high replicability, fast and easy data collection, faster data analysis, reliable data, generalized data, concise visual preentation

Question 3

this characteristic is present because there is an application of statistical treatment to the data gathered

Answer 3

faster data analysis

Question 4

the accuracy of data is ensured because of statistical treatment

Answer 4

reliable data

Question 5

graphic organizers are made use to present numerical data

Answer 5

concise visual presentation

Question 6

one strength of quantitative research is that the study can be applied to a different group to get a different set of data

Answer 6

high replicability

Question 7

the data from quantitative research can be hypothesized as the overall response of the population

Answer 7

generalized data

Question 8

one characteristic of quantitative research is the number of respondents it can accomodate

Answer 8

large sample size

Question 9

the results are not influenced by personal feelings or opinions of the researchers

Answer 9

objectivity

Question 10

the survey questionnaire in quantitative research has a predefined list of answers

Answer 10

fast and easy data collection

Question 11

steps of a research process

Answer 11

1. Defining and developing a problem/topic (working title)
2. Finding background information about a chosen problem/topic
3. Planning a research design and sample
4. gathering necessary data using specialized tools
5. presenting, analyzing, and interpreting data
6. formulating conclusions
7. defining a new problem