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    Quantitative research uses statistical analysis of numerical data to explain phenomena in a reliable and objective manner. It reduces complex problems down to a limited set of variables and looks at connections between variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships. The methodology aims to test theories and hypotheses by assuming samples are representative of populations, with a secondary focus on subjectivity. Variables can be numeric, categorical, experimental, or non-experimental, and studies can examine one, two, or multiple variables.

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    Quantitative research uses statistical analysis of numerical data to explain phenomena in a reliable and objective manner. It reduces complex problems down to a limited set of variables and looks at connections between variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships. The methodology aims to test theories and hypotheses by assuming samples are representative of populations, with a secondary focus on subjectivity. Variables can be numeric, categorical, experimental, or non-experimental, and studies can examine one, two, or multiple variables.

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    Quantitative research uses statistical analysis of numerical data to explain phenomena in a reliable and objective manner. It reduces complex problems down to a limited set of variables and looks at connections between variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships. The methodology aims to test theories and hypotheses by assuming samples are representative of populations, with a secondary focus on subjectivity. Variables can be numeric, categorical, experimental, or non-experimental, and studies can examine one, two, or multiple variables.

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    Quantitative

    Research
    According to Aliaga & Gunderson (2000), it is “explaining a
    phenomena by collecting numerical data that are analyzed using
    mathematically based methods (in particular statistics)”.
    Quantitative
    Research
    It is the traditional, positivist scientific method which refers
    to a general set of orderly, disciplined procedures to
    acquire information.
    Phenomenon

    a peculiar incident that can happen anywhere,


    with any discipline or in any organization
    Characteristics:

    It is reliable and objective.


    Characteristics:

    It uses statistics to generalize a


    finding.
    Characteristics:
    It reduces and restructures a complex problem
    to a limited number of variables.
    Characteristics:
    It looks at the connections between variables
    and establishes cause and effect relationships
    in highly controlled circumstances.
    Characteristics:

    It tests theories and hypotheses.


    Characteristics:

    It assumes that the sample is


    representative of the population.
    Characteristics:

    The subjectivity of the methodology is a


    secondary concern.
    Characteristics:

    It deals with the details of the subject.


    CLASSIFICATION OF
    VARIABLES
    Variable

    any factor or property that a researcher


    measures, controls, and/or manipulates
    Variable
    changing quantity or measure of any factor,
    trait, or condition that can exist in differing
    amounts or types
    Variable
    logical set of attributes, characteristics,
    numbers, or quantities that can be measured
    or counted
    Variable

    also called a data item


    A. Numeric Variables

    with values that describe a measurable quantity


    and answers the questions “how many” and “how
    much”
    A.1. Continuous Variables

    Can assume any value between a certain set or real


    numbers; values depend on the scale used; also
    known as interval variables
    A.2. Discrete Variables

    Can only assume any whole value within the limits of


    the given variables
    B. Categorical Variables

    with values that describe a quality or characteristics


    of a data unit like “what type” or “which category”
    B.1. Ordinal Variables

    Can be logically ordered or ranked


    B.2. Nominal Variables

    Cannot be organized or ranked


    B.3. Dichotomous Variables

    Represent only two categories


    B.4. Polychotomous Variables

    Represent many categories


    C. Experimental Variables
    C.1. Independent Variables

    Manipulated in an experiment; manipulated or


    explanatory variable
    C.2. Dependent Variables

    Usually affected by the manipulation of the I.V.;


    response or predicted variable
    C.3. Extraneous Variables

    Already existing during the conduct of the study and


    can influence the result; mediating or intervening or
    covariate
    D. Non-experimental Variables
    D.1. Predictor Variables

    Changes the other variable/s in a non-experimental


    study
    D.2. Criterion Variables

    Usually influenced by the predictor variables


    E. Variables according to the
    number being studied
    E.1. Univariate Study

    Only one variable is being studied


    E.2. Bivariate Study

    Two variables are being studied


    E.3. Polyvariate Study

    More than two variables are being studied

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