PR2: What is quantitative Research Flashcards
is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an individual‘s speculation with reality.
research
is any existing or observable fact or situation that we want to unearth further or understand.
phenomenon
who said “Research is creating new knowledge.”
Neil Armstrong
is a process or steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue. It involves three important steps (Creswell, 2012):
Pose a question.
Collect a data to answer the question.
Present an answer to the question.
Research
Data is numerical which makes presentation through graphs, charts, and tables possible and with better conveyance and interpretation.
Concise Visual Presentation.
To obtain more meaningful statistical result, the data must come from a ______
Large Sample Size.
Data gathering and analysis of results are done accurately, objectively, and are unaffected by the researcher’s intuition and personal guesses.
Objectivity.
The use of a statistical tools gives way for a less time-consuming data analysis.
Faster Data Analysis.
Data taken from a sample can be applied to the population if sampling is done accordingly, i.e., sufficient size and random samples were taken.
Generalized Data.
Depending on the type of data needed, collection can be quick and easy. Quantitative research uses standardized research instruments that allow the researcher to collect data from a large sample size efficiently. For instance, a single survey form can be administered simultaneously to collect various measurable characteristics like age, gender, socio-economic status, etc.
Fast and Easy Data Collection.
Data is taken and analyzed objectively from a sample as a representative of the population, making it more credible and reliable for policymaking and decision making.
Reliable Data.
The Quantitative method can be repeated to verify findings enhancing its validity, free from false or immature conclusions.
High Replicability.
