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ACTIVITY NO.1 MODULE 1 LESSON 1

I. On the space provided before the number, identify the characteristics of quantitative
research being described in each of the following statement. Write your answer on the
space provided before the number.

________________ 1. In presenting the results in quantitative research, researchers commonly

use numbers and statistics.
________________ 2. Normally, the researcher uses structured research tools such as
questionnaires to collect measurable characteristics of the population.
________________ 3. In quantitative research, the researcher can predict future results through
complex mathematical calculations and with the aid of computers.
_________________ 4. The researcher must not make the interpretation of the data with mere
intuitions and guesses.
_________________ 5. Quantitative research requires a large number of population size,
depending on how the characteristics of population vary.
_________________ 6. Conclusions and problem solution are proposed by the researcher after
gathering data.
_________________7. Reliable quantitative research can be repeated to verify and confirm the
correctness of the results in another setting.
_________________ 8. The research questions are well defined and stated in advance for which
objective answers are sought.
_________________ 9. All aspects of the study are carefully designed before data are gathered.
_________________ 10. The researcher used pencil and paper test to determine the attributes of
the respondents of the study.

II. Identify whether the following statement is a strength or weakness of a

quantitative research. Write YES if you consider the item as strength and NO if you
consider it as a weakness.

______ 1. Using of questionnaire in collecting data.

______ 2. Gathering information using structured research instruments specifically on
sensitive issues.
______ 3. Capacity of the respondents to share and elaborate further information.
______ 4. Objective in making conclusions and solution to problem.
______ 5. Using of large number of respondents on collecting data.
______ 6. Possibility to replicate reliable research paper.
______ 7. The expenses in reaching out people and in reproducing the questionnaires.
______ 8. Analyzing data using numbers and statistics.
______ 9. The use of statistical techniques in facilitating analyses and comprehension of huge
amount of vital characteristics of data.
______10. Use of numerical data on making analysis and interpretation.