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    This document discusses the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The key strengths are that quantitative research provides precise numbers, uses statistical tools to analyze large amounts of data, and is less prone to sampling bias. However, it also has weaknesses such as not providing the full context or depth of analysis, assumptions in statistical methods, and the potential for incomplete or inaccurate data collection. The document provides examples to illustrate these strengths and weaknesses.

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    The text discusses strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research methods as well as ways to address weaknesses of quantitative research.

    Some strengths of quantitative research discussed are precision, ability to determine statistical significance, and samples being less prone to sampling bias. Weaknesses include inadequacy of numbers, less than 100% accuracy, and assumptions in statistical methods.

    The text suggests rigor in quantitative research procedures and adding qualitative analysis using subject quotes to support statistical results as ways to address weaknesses of quantitative research.

    STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES OF Practical Research 2

    QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH Kassandra Kay K. De Roxas


    REVIEW
    QUIZ NO.
    1
    INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY:
    Identifying one’s
    strengths and
    weaknesses
    GROUP ACTIVITY:
    C lassify th e follow ing w o rd /g ro u p ofw o rd s ifitis strength o r
    weakness of q u a n tita tive research:
    P recise U ses S tatisticalTo o l In ad eq u acy o fN u m b ers
    Less than 100% Assum ptions in S tatistical
    Accuracy Less prone Methods Erro r can b e
    to sam plin g b ias ComRESEARCH
    QUANTITATIVE puted
    Strengths Weaknesses
    STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
    OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
    Strengths of Quantitative Research Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
    •Precision of numbers •Inadequacy of numbers for total picture
    •Level of significance (statistical) can and depth of analysis
    be determines – that results are not •Less than 100% accuracy in sampling,
    due to chance alone instrument construction and administration
    •Sample is less prone to sampling bias •Assumptions in statistical methods
    •Error can be computed, e.g.,
    sampling error
    STRENGTHS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
    1. It is objective. The most reliable and valid way of concluding
    results, giving way to a new hypothesis or to disproving it.
    Because of bigger number of the sample of a population, the
    results or generalizations are more reliable and valid. Since it
    provides numerical data, it can’t be easily misinterpreted.
    2. The use of statistical techniques facilitates sophisticated
    analyses and allows you to comprehend a huge amount of vital
    characteristics of data.
    3. It is real and unbiased. If the research is properly designed it
    filters out external factors, and so can be seen as real and
    unbiased.
    STRENGTHS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
    4. The numerical data can be analyzed in a quick and easy
    way. By employing statistically valid random models, findings
    can be generalized to the population about which information is
    necessary.
    5. Quantitative studies are replicable. Standardized approaches
    allow the study to be replicated in different areas or over time
    with formulation of comparable findings.
    6. Quantitative experiments are useful for testing the results
    gained by a series of qualitative experiments, leading to a
    final answer, and narrowing down of possible directions to
    follow
    WEAKNESSES OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
    1. Quantitative research requires a large number of respondents.
    It is assumed that the larger the sample is, the more statistically
    accurate the findings are.
    2. It is costly. Since, there are more respondents compared to
    qualitative research, the expenses will be greater in reaching
    out to these people and in reproducing questionnaires.
    3. The information is contextual factors to help interpret the
    results or to explain variations are usually ignored. It does not
    consider the distinct capacity of the respondents to share and
    elaborate further information unlike the qualitative research.
    WEAKNESSES OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
    4. Much information are difficult to gather using structured
    research instruments, specifically on sensitive issues like pre-
    marital sex, domestic violence, among others.
    5. If not done seriously and correctly, data from questionnaires
    may be incomplete and inaccurate. Researchers must be on the
    look-out on respondents who are just guessing in answering the
    instrument.
    ADDRESSING WEAKNESSES
    OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
    oRigor in doing quantitative research
    procedures
    oAddition of qualitative analysis using quotes
    of subjects (persons from whom data are
    collected) to support statistical results
    THINK-PAIR-SHARE:

    Answer the Activity Sheet.


    When it comes to a person's
    personal improvement though, it is
    important for them to find and
    understand their weaknesses as
    well, if they wish to grow and
    improve to their fullest potential.
    Knowing your weaknesses is as
    important as knowing your
    strengths.
    JOURNAL 2 (3,2,1)
    QUIZ
    NO. 2
    AS S IG NME NT
    No. 2

    On your notebook,
    Think of important problem (at least 3)
    which is related to your strand that can be
    addressed through Quantitative Research.

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