PR2: Advantages and Disadvantages of quantitative Research

Question 1

Very objective

Answer 1

Advantage

Question 2

Findings are generalizable to the population.

Answer 2

Advantage

Question 3

Numerical and quantifiable data can be used to predict outcomes.

Answer 3

Advantage

Question 4

There is conclusive establishment of cause and effect.

Answer 4

Advantage

Question 5

Fast and easy data analysis using statistical software.

Answer 5

Advantage

Question 6

Fast and easy data gathering

Answer 6

Advantage

Question 7

Quantitative research can be replicated or repeated.

Answer 7

Advantage

Question 8

Validity and reliability can be established.

Answer 8

Advantage

Question 9

It lacks the necessary data to explore a problem or concept in depth.

Answer 9

Disadvantage

Question 10

It does not provide a comprehensive explanation of human experiences.

Answer 10

Disadvantage

Question 11

Some information cannot be described by numerical data such as feelings, and beliefs.

Answer 11

Disadvantage

Question 12

The research design is rigid and not very flexible.

Answer 12

Disadvantage

Question 13

The participants are limited to choose only from the given responses.

Answer 13

Disadvantage

Question 14

The respondents may tend to provide inaccurate responses.

Answer 14

Disadvantage

Question 15

A large sample size makes data collection more costly.

Answer 15

Disadvantage