Quantitative research

Question 1

Quantitative research

Answer 1

Quantifying data by testing numerical concepts. Aimed to generalize findings over a population, using research methods like experiments, observational, factor analysis etc

Question 2

Quantitative pro’s

Answer 2

Can find cause-effect relations

Able to generalise findings over population if done correctly

Inherits falsification and strengths of natural science

Question 3

Weakness

Answer 3

No interest in person behind participant

Research is driven by what’s measurable (Imperative) and assumes concepts can be measured

Not primarily aimed to generation of new ideas, but destroing through falsification