1.3.1 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods of Research

• Quantitative research uses a deductive approach to test hypotheses.
• What is the primary type of data used in qualitative research methods?

  Non-numerical data
• What is the approach used in quantitative research?

  Deductive
• What type of data is used in quantitative research?

  Numerical data
• Statistical analysis is used in quantitative research to analyze data.


  True
• What is the aim of qualitative research?

  Understand concepts and opinions
• In quantitative research, the data type is numerical data.
• The aim of quantitative research is to measure and quantify phenomena.


  True
• Qualitative research uses an inductive approach to explore and understand phenomena.
• Qualitative research uses an inductive approach to explore and understand phenomena.
• Quantitative research follows a deductive approach to test hypotheses.
• What type of data is used in qualitative research?

  Non-numerical data
• Thematic analysis is used in qualitative research to identify patterns and themes.


  True
• What is the approach used in qualitative research?

  Inductive
• An example of a quantitative method in education research is surveys.
• What does an ethnography in education research involve?

  Immersive study of a culture
• A weakness of qualitative research is its limited generalizability due to small samples.
• What is the primary type of data used in quantitative research methods?

  Numerical data
• Match the research type with its data focus:

  Quantitative research ↔️ Numerical data

  Qualitative research ↔️ Non-numerical data
• The aim of qualitative research is to understand concepts, opinions, and experiences.


  True
• Match the quantitative method with its description:

  Surveys ↔️ Collect data through questionnaires

  Experiments ↔️ Manipulate variables to determine cause-and-effect

  Regression Analysis ↔️ Examine relationships between variables
• What is the aim of quantitative research?

  Measure and quantify phenomena
• Qualitative research uses an inductive approach to explore and understand phenomena.
• What type of outcomes does qualitative research produce?

  In-depth, contextual findings
• Statistical analysis is used in quantitative research to analyze data.


  True
• What do experiments in education research determine?

  Cause-and-effect relationships
• What is the purpose of interviews in education research?

  Gather detailed perspectives
• Qualitative methods provide in-depth insights into educational phenomena.


  True
• What does informed consent ensure in research ethics?

  Voluntary participation and understanding
• What are the outcomes of qualitative research?

  In-depth, contextual findings
• Regression analysis can predict student grades based on attendance and homework scores.


  True
• Focus groups are used in education research to explore a topic collectively among a small group of participants.
• What is a strength of quantitative research?

  Objectivity through numerical data
• Confidentiality in research protects participants' personal data and ensures anonymity.


  True