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Mary’s College of Baliuag

Baliuag, Bulacan
SY 2021-2022

ISO 9001:2015 Certified PAASCU Level III Accredited

Certificate No. 01 100 1534708

Subject: Practical Research 2 Grade Level: Grade 12 Quarter: First

Module Number: 1 Topic: Characteristics, strengths, weaknesses,

and kinds of quantitative research

I. INTRODUCTION
Nowadays, we are faced with a lot of problems that require possible and immediate
possible solutions. For instance, if the Enhanced Community Quarantine is being
implemented and you are currently working in Manila and you are living in Bulacan,
you might be thinking of ways on how you are going to your hometown or how you are
going to survive in Manila alone for more than a month. One way to solve these
problems is through “Research”. As a learner, research is necessary in order to
develop critical, creative and problem-solving skills which you will need in order to
come up with a good and justifiable decision. Many students are overwhelmed when
asked to do research. This is probably because of the misconception about research;
thus, this module is designed to help you understand the essence of conducting
research, its characteristics, kinds, strengths, weaknesses.

II. THIS LESSON WAS MADE FOR YOU TO:

1. describe characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative
research.

III. DISCUSSION
A. Presentation of the Lesson

Speech Drill

In speaking, it is not enough to pronounce words correctly, you should

also use proper blending of words to make the sounds good for your audience.
In blending, not all words are pronounced as separate words, they seem to flow
into the next word.

Examples:

1. Look at the method.

2. Tell her about the answers.
3. May I borrow your pen and paper?
4. Give it to him at eight o’clock.
5. How’s your research? It’s do or die situation.

Quantitative Research Method uses numbers in stating answers or

generalizations about a given problem or inquiry in contrast to qualitative research
that uses verbal descriptions in stating generalizations.
Your goal in conducting quantitative research study is to determine the
relationship between two quantitative variables within a population. Quantitative
research designs are either descriptive (subjects are usually measured once)
or experimental (subjects are measured before and after a treatment). A descriptive
study establishes only associations between variables; an experimental study
establishes causality.
 Characteristics of Quantitative Research
• The data is usually gathered using structured research instruments.
• All aspects of the study are carefully designed before data is collected.
• 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.
• Data are in the form of numbers and statistics, often arranged in tables, charts,
figures, or other non-textual forms.
• Project can be used to generalize concepts more widely, predict future results,
or investigate causal relationships.
• A Researcher uses tools, such as questionnaires or computer software, to collect
numerical data

Strengths Weaknesses

• Quantitative research • Quantitative research can be

design is a more reliable costly, difficult and time
and valid way of conducting consuming because most
results, giving way to a new researchers are non-
hypothesis. mathematicians.
• Because of a bigger • Participants have limited
number of the sample of a participation on the design
population, the results or and structure of the
generalizations are more questionnaire.
reliable and valid. • Numerical data do not
• Quantitative experiments provide detailed accounts of
filter out external factors, if the phenomenon and do not
properly designed, and so capture accounts of human
the results gained can be perception.
seen, as real and unbiased. • Pre-selected option in a
• Quantitative experiments questionnaire do not
are useful for testing the necessarily reflect how
results gained by a series participants truly feel about
of qualitative experiments, the questions being asked.
leading to a final answer,
and a narrowing down of
possible directions to
follow.
Kinds of Quantitative Research
According to April Klazema (2014), there are four kinds of quantitative research for
students and researchers. These are the Survey Research, Correlational Research,
Causal-Comparative Research, and the Experimental Research.

A correlational study is a Survey Research uses interviews,

quantitative method of research in
which you have 2 or more
quantitative variables from the same
group of participants, & you are
trying to determine if there is a
relationship between the 2 variables.
• Note: Theoretically, any
2 quantitative variables
from the same group of
participants can be
correlated.
Kinds of
Quantitative
Research
Causal-Comparative Research
looks to uncover cause and effect
relationship. This research is not
conducted between the two groups.
Rather than look solely for a
statistical relationship between two
variables it tries to identify,
specifically, how the different groups
are affected by the same
circumstance. This kind of research
involves comparison.
questionnaires, and sampling polls
to get a sense of behavior with
intense precision. It allows
researchers to judge behavior and
then present the findings in an
accurate way. This is usually
expressed in a frequent count or a
percentage. This can be conducted
around one group or used to
compare several groups.
Experimental Research can be
utilized to investigate possible cause
and effect relationships by exposing
one or more experimental groups to
one or more treatment conditions
and comparing the results to one or
more control groups not receiving
the treatment.
2 types of Experimental Research
1. True Experimental
2. Quasi-experimental Research

B. Check Your Understanding

Use T-Chart to state the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research.
 C. Lesson Links:
1. What practical benefits can you get from quantitative research?
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2. As an Ignacian Marian, how can you use research as a tool to solve the current
problems of the society?
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3. You have learned Scientific method in your Science subject. Can you give an
explanation about what makes research scientific?
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4. What do you think is the connection of today’s lesson to the given verse below?
Proverbs 22:17 “Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;
apply your heart to what I teach.”
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IV. REMEMBER!
• Research is a process or a means of obtaining information to seek solutions to
problems.
• Research is broadly classified either as quantitative or qualitative research.
• The strength of quantitative research lies in its ability to isolate, control, and
manipulate variables adhering to the standards of the scientific method.
• Quantitative or numerical data might not give the entire picture and miss out
some of the contextual details of the research process. This limitation of
quantitative research can be addressed by engaging in qualitative research.
• The four major kinds of quantitative research are Survey Research,
Correlational Research, Causal-Comparative Research and Experimental
Research.
• Experimental Research has two types, True experimental which uses random
sampling and Quasi-experimental which uses intact groups to perform the
experiment.

V. GAIN YOUR POINTS HERE:

A. DESCRIBE ME! Write five (5) characteristics of quantitative research inside the
box.
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
 B. COMPLETE ME! Complete the matrix below. Write a short description and
example of each research design in the box. Two (2) points each.

Causal- Correlational Experimental Survey

Comparative Research Research Research
Research

Description

Sample
Title

C. Give two (2) strengths and two (2) weaknesses of quantitative research. (4 points)

Strengths Weaknesses

1. 1.

2. 2.

VI. REFERENCES:

Apolonio J. & Basilan M.L.J. (2017). Practical Research 2. Unlimited Books, Library
Services & Publishing Inc.
Asperas, C. (2005). Introduction to Basic Nursing Research. Educational
Publishing House
Barrientos-Tan, C. (2006). A Research Guide in Nursing Education.
Visual Print Enterprises
Pulmones, R. (2016). You and the natural world: Quantitative research.
Phoenix publishing house
Prepared by:
Ms. Cherilyn C. Robles
SHS English Teacher

Checked by:
Mrs. Gloryfiel Entendez
English Coordinator

Reviewed by:
Mrs. Jennifer Santos
IBEd Academic Coordinator

Approved by:
Mr. Perfecto Austria
IBEd Principal