Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                
Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 108 views

    Purposes For Doing Quantitative Research

    Uploaded by

    Charly Jay Nebres Bonggo
    Quantitative research aims to explain phenomena through numerical data analyzed statistically. It focuses on gathering measurable data from sources like surveys and questionnaires to generalize across groups or explain a phenomenon. The primary goals are to count and classify features, construct statistical models, and test hypotheses through numerical evidence. It is well-suited for finalizing results by proving or disproving hypotheses through standardized statistical analysis.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Purposes For Doing Quantitative Research

    Uploaded by

    Charly Jay Nebres Bonggo
    108 views3 pages
    Quantitative research aims to explain phenomena through numerical data analyzed statistically. It focuses on gathering measurable data from sources like surveys and questionnaires to generalize across groups or explain a phenomenon. The primary goals are to count and classify features, construct statistical models, and test hypotheses through numerical evidence. It is well-suited for finalizing results by proving or disproving hypotheses through standardized statistical analysis.

    Original Description:

    for purpose of research

    Original Title

    Purposes for Doing Quantitative Research

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Quantitative research aims to explain phenomena through numerical data analyzed statistically. It focuses on gathering measurable data from sources like surveys and questionnaires to generalize across groups or explain a phenomenon. The primary goals are to count and classify features, construct statistical models, and test hypotheses through numerical evidence. It is well-suited for finalizing results by proving or disproving hypotheses through standardized statistical analysis.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    108 views3 pages

    Purposes For Doing Quantitative Research

    Uploaded by

    Charly Jay Nebres Bonggo
    Quantitative research aims to explain phenomena through numerical data analyzed statistically. It focuses on gathering measurable data from sources like surveys and questionnaires to generalize across groups or explain a phenomenon. The primary goals are to count and classify features, construct statistical models, and test hypotheses through numerical evidence. It is well-suited for finalizing results by proving or disproving hypotheses through standardized statistical analysis.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    You are on page 1of 3

    PURPOSES FOR DOING QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

    According to Aliaga and Gunderson (2000), quantitative research is explaining phenomena

    by collecting numerical data that are analyzed using mathematically based methods (in particular

    statistics).

    Quantitative methods emphasize objective measurements and the statistical, mathematical,

    or numerical analysis of data collected through polls, questionnaires, and surveys, or by

    manipulating pre-existing statistical data using computational techniques. Quantitative research

    focuses on gathering numerical data and generalizing it across groups of people or to explain a

    particular phenomenon”.

    In a nutshell, quantitative research generates numerical data or information that can be

    converted into numbers. Only measurable data are being gathered and analyzed in quantitative

    research.

    The primary aim of a quantitative research is to focus more in counting and classifying

    features and constructing statistical models and figures to explain what is observed. Quantitative

    Research is highly recommended for the late phase of research because it provides the researcher

    a clearer picture of what to expect in his research compared to qualitative research. If your study

    aims to find out the answer to an inquiry through numerical evidence, then you should make use

    of the quantitative research.


    In general, use qualitative research at the beginning of a design process to uncover

    innovations. Use quantitative research at the end of a design process to measure improvement. The

    main activity for which quantitative research is especially suited is the testing of hypotheses.

    Quantitative research design is an excellent way of finalizing results and proving or

    disproving a hypothesis. The structure has not changed for centuries, so is standard across many

    scientific fields and disciplines. After statistical analysis of the results, a comprehensive answer is

    reached, and the results can be legitimately discussed and published.

    Quantitative experiments also filter out external factors, if properly designed, and so the

    results gained can be seen as real and unbiased. Quantitative experiments are useful for testing the

    results gained by a series of qualitative experiments, leading to a final answer, and a narrowing

    down of possible directions for follow up research to take.

    Quantitative experiments can be difficult and expensive and require a lot of time to

    perform. They must be carefully planned to ensure that there is complete randomization and correct

    designation of control groups. Quantitative studies usually require extensive statistical analysis,

    which can be difficult, due to most scientists not being statisticians. The field of statistical study

    is a whole scientific discipline and can be difficult for non-mathematicians

    The requirements for the successful statistical confirmation of results are very stringent,

    with very few experiments comprehensively proving a hypothesis; there is usually some

    ambiguity, which requires retesting and refinement to the design. This means another investment
    of time and resources must be committed to fine-tune the results. Quantitative research design also

    tends to generate only proved or unproven results, with there being very little room for grey areas

    and uncertainty. For the social sciences, education, anthropology and psychology, human nature

    is a lot more complex than just a simple yes or no response.

    In quantitative research, the data is usually gathered using structured research instruments.

    The results are based on larger sample sizes that are representative of the population. The research

    study can usually be replicated or repeated, given its high reliability. Researcher has a clearly

    defined research question to which objective answers are sought. All aspects of the study are

    carefully designed before data is collected.

    Reported by: Mavie E. Arbon

    You might also like