Module 1.1 Describing Quantitative Research

Question 1

Research is derived from the middle French word ________ which means “____________________”.

Answer 1

recherche, The act of searching closely

Question 2

A process of gathering data to prove a claim, test existing hypotheses, and find answers and solutions on pressing problems at hand.

Answer 2

Research

Question 3

A scientific method of research where knowledgeis gained through direct observation and experimentation.

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Empirical Approach

Question 4

A scientific method of research where ideas are formed through one’s awareness of his environment. These ideas / piece of information should be measured using appropriate instrument for its accuracy.

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Observation

Question 5

A scientific method of research where knowledge comes from inquiries that must be answered through scientific investigation and must produce scientific evidences.

Answer 5

Question

Question 6

Also called “educated guess”, an attempt to explain a phenomena. Once it is formulated, it is subjected to experimentation.

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Hypotheses

Question 7

The hypothesis are subjected to experimentation in which results are considered truthful and accurate.

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Experiments

Question 8

The data gathered are analyzed through employing appropriate statistical treatment.

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Analyses

Question 9

It answers to the problem formulated at the beggining and must be objective.

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Conclusion

Question 10

It is performing the same study to a different set of participants to establish accuracy of the obtained results. Moreover, it will give and facilitate the development of the study.

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Replication

Question 10

It is performing the same study to a different set of participants to establish accuracy of the obtained results. Moreover, it will give and facilitate the development of the study.

Answer 10

Replication

Question 10

It is performing the same study to a different set of participants to establish accuracy of the obtained results. Moreover, it will give and facilitate the development of the study.

Answer 10

Replication

Question 10

It is performing the same study to a different set of participants to establish accuracy of the obtained results. Moreover, it will give and facilitate the development of the study.

Answer 10

Replication

Question 11

Expressions like numerical forms, objective thinking, statistical methods, and measurement signal the?

Answer 11

Quantitative Research

Question 11

Expressions like numerical forms, objective thinking, statistical methods, and measurement signal the?

Answer 11

Quantitative Research

Question 12

Expressions like numerical forms, objective thinking, statistical methods, and measurement signal the?

Answer 12

Quantitative Research

Question 12

Expressions like numerical forms, objective thinking, statistical methods, and measurement signal the?

Answer 12

Quantitative Research

Question 12

Expressions like numerical forms, objective thinking, statistical methods, and measurement signal the?

Answer 12

Quantitative Research

Question 12

Expressions like numerical forms, objective thinking, statistical methods, and measurement signal the?

Answer 12

Quantitative Research

Question 12

Expressions like numerical forms, objective thinking, statistical methods, and measurement signal the?

Answer 12

Quantitative Research

Question 12

Expressions like numerical forms, objective thinking, statistical methods, and measurement signal the?

Answer 12

Quantitative Research

Question 12

Expressions like numerical forms, objective thinking, statistical methods, and measurement signal the?

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Quantitative Research

Question 13

Involves the collection of data to either test a hypothesis or describe the variables mentioned in the study.

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Descriptive research

Question 14

What are the three ways that can be employed in doing a descriptive type of research?

Answer 14

1. Observational
2. Case study
3. Survey

Question 15

Attempts to determine the level of relation between two or more quantifiable variable.

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Correlational study

Question 16

This tests theories about how and why some attributes, behaviors, or phenomena or related as they are, or how and why the observed differences between existing groups came to be.

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Causal-comparative study

Question 17

Measures the effect of the independent variables (cause) to the dependent variable (effect); however, the researchers can control the independent variable in the study.

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Experimental research

Question 18

Determines the cause and effects between two variables that cannot be subjected to experimental control.

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Quasi-experimental design