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(Leedy & Ormrod, 2013)
Research is a systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information in order to increase our understanding of a phenomenon about which we are interested or concerned
add to existing knowledge, improve practice, improve policies, solve problems not emergencies
Why do research
Quantitative research
is a systematic investigation of observable phenomena where the researcher gathers numerical (quantitative) data and subjects them to statistical methods.
Babbie,2010
The method of research is highly deductive as it uses data to test hypotheses and theories. Quantitative research uses statistical methods to present and interpret the data gathered by the researcher
Creswell,2013
Research is a systematic and objective creation of knowledge.
Pose a uestion, collect data to answer the question, present the answer
A creative process
Palmer 2019
Generalizability refers to the extent to which the findings not only represent the sample but also the population at large
Barrot 2017
Learning the characteristics of quantitative research according to______ will guide you as a researcher the standards you need to consider upon conducting your study.
Creswell 2002
Quantitative research is a popular choice of research, especially in industries. As companies want to know about the demand for the product in the market and preference of customers before making huge investments. With the help of quantitative research, one can learn about the wishes and needs of target group
Vanderstoep and Johnston (2009)
Quantitative research as emphasized by ____________ is used to get answers in numerical form. The output of quantitative research is usually in the form of graphs, statistical data, tables, and percentages, etc.
Large sample size, structured research methods, highly reliable outcome, close-ended questions, numerical outcome, generalization of outcome, clearly defined research questions
The following are different characteristics of quantitative research (Babbie, 2010):