Week 2: PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Pre-Test: ​Read the following statements, and tell whether each is a strength or a weakness of
Quantitative Research. Indicate “S” for strength and “W” for weakness, write you answers on the
space provided:

1. respondents’ identity can be anonymous W

2. more structured research instruments S
3. requires a large number of respondents W
4. consistent data S
5. costly and expensive W
6. provides more reliable data S
7. there are some grey areas W
8. provides unbiased results S
9. the results gained can be seen S
10. has the ability to disprove hypothesis S
11. difficult for researchers who are not mathematicians W
12. use of extensive statistical treatment S
13. requires stringent standards S
14. filter out external factors S
15. investment in time for retesting W