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12-Mendel

 The data is usually gathered using structured research instruments.

 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.
 The researcher has a clearly defined research question to which objective
answers are sought.
 All aspects of the study are carefully designed before data is collected.
 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.
 The researcher uses tools, such as questionnaires or computer software, to
collect numerical data.

Strengths Limitations

Findings can be generalised if selection Related secondary data is sometimes

process is well-designed and sample is not available or accessing available
representative of study population data is difficult/impossible

Difficult to understand context of a

Relatively easy to analyse
phenomenon

Data can be very consistent, precise Data may not be robust enough to
and reliable explain complex issues

Weaknesses of quantitative research methods

 Improper representation of the target population.

 Inability to control the environment.
 Limited outcomes in a quantitative research.
 Expensive and time consuming.
 Difficulty in data analysis.
There are four main types of Quantitative
research: Descriptive, Correlational, Causal-Comparative/Quasi-Experimental,
and Experimental Research. attempts to establish cause- effect relationships
among the variables. These types of design are very similar to
true experiments, but with some key differences.