PR2 QUANTITATIVE

numbers and measurements

foundation of qualitative research

numbers and measurements

counts, percentage, ratings, measurement

objective and structured

organized and objective manner in order to ensure reliability and consistency. data were collected using standardized tools and set protocols

large sample size

entails looking at a particular sample size

large sample size

more data allows more precise generalizaton about the population under the study

statistical analysis

apply statistical analysis to interpret

statistical analysis

use to examine the data and reach insightful findings and employ mathematical approaches

cause and effect relationship

establish correlation between variables

cause and effect relationship

to check modification to one variable result in adjustment to another

independent variable

cause

dependent variable

effect

objectivity and replicability

unbiased, minimized prejudice, and individual preference

objectivity and replicability

repeatable, others may carry out the same study and get a comparable results by using the same techniques

surveys and experiments

frequently utilized methodologies which include changing variables to see their effects. surveys entails asking individual series of questions

generalizability

the conclusion should hold true for a wider population than study a particular size.

numerical reporting

tables, charts, graphs, statistics are usually used to display the findings

numerical reporting

visual representations: bar graph, charts, etc

hypothesis testing

allows to analyze data to determine whether their hypothesis is supported or refuted

quantitative research

uses numerical data to study and understand a specific topic or phenomenon

numbers and measurements

uses numerical values