Characteristics

of Quantitative
Research
Lesson 2: Practical Research 2!
 Learning Targets
➢ I can define quantitative research.

➢ I can distinguish the different

characteristics of quantitative
research.

➢ I can identify the advantages and

disadvantages of quantitative
research.
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- The learners will become

active readers and thinkers.

- The learners will become

good decision makers and
problem solvers.
Concept Map
 Think of it….

What are the importance of

Quantitative Research ?
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the topic below?

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The Quantitative
Research
Quantitative Research
Definition
It examines social phenomena through
quantifiable evidence, and often rely on
statistical analysis to create valid and general
claims.

It focuses on the confirmable observation

that often times are expressed in numbers.

The overall goal is to convey numerically what is

being seen in the research and to arrive at specific
and observable conclusions.
 Quantitative Topics:
1. How can we relate urbanization with economic
growth?
2. Are mobile phones somehow responsible for
psychological disorder?
3. The impact of COVID 19 on Philippine Education.
4. The Response of the the Philippine Government in
Combating Drug Issues.
5. The Relationship Between Health Security and
Economic Status in the Time of Covid 19 Pandemic
 Key
Characteristics
of a Quantitative
Research
Research
Aspect
Quantitative Research Quantitative
Research
To test hypotheses, look at cause and effect,
Purpose
and make predictions

Large samples and randomly selected to

produce generalizable results that apply to
Key
Samples other situations Characteristics
Representative: chosen informants must
represent the target group

Design of
Systematic: survey with closed questions
Method
 Research
Aspect
Quantitative Research Quantitative
Research
Data
Structures response categories
Collection
Approach
provided

Type of Data Key

Numbers and statistics
Collected Characteristics

Key Concepts
Explanation: How, how many, who
of
Methodology
does what, causal-explanations
 Research Quantitative Research
Aspect

Form of data
Quantitative data based on precise
measurements using structured and
Quantitative
collected validated data-collection instruments.
-collection instruments
Research
Level of High: The possibilities of answers are
Structuration laid out for response, low flexibility Key
Characteristics
Examples of
Surveys by mail, online
investigations
 Research Quantitative Research
Aspect

Type of data
Identify statistical relationships
analysis
Quantitative
Researchers and their biases are known to
Role of participants in the study, and participant Research
researcher characteristics are hidden from the
researchers

Researcher Researcher is an uninvolved observer. Key

independence Results are objective. Characteristics
Generalizable findings that can be applied
Results
to other populations
Quantitative Research
Classification
Experimental Non-experimental
Survey
True Experimental
Descriptive
Historical
Quasi-Experimental
Comparative

Single Subject Observational

Pre-experimental Correlational
Strengths and Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
Strengths Weaknesses

Knowledge produced may be

Testing and validating already
too abstract and general for
constructed theories about
direct application to specific
how and why phenomena
local situations, context, and
occur.
individuals.

The researcher's categories

Can generalize research
and theories that are used
findings when the data are
might not reflect the local
based on random sample of
constituencies’
sufficient size.
understanding.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
Strengths Weaknesses

Quantitative Research
Data collection is does not consider the
relatively quick meaning behind social
phenomena.

Useful for obtaining that

Every answer provided in
allow that allow
this research method
quantitative predictions
must stand on its own.
to be made.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Quantitative Research

Strengths Weaknesses

Answer validity always

Provides precise,
creates a cloud of
quantitative data,
doubt on the final
numerical data.
results.
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Using the chat box, think of a
research topic related to your
strand.
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