PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
Practical Research 2

PREREQUISITE – PRACTICAL RESEARCH PROJECT

RESEARCH 1
 Activities

Announcement Groupings
/ Reminders

Requirements
• Lesson 1 – Introduction to Quantitative Research
➢Describe the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of
quantitative research (CS_RS12-Ia-c-1);

• Lesson 2 – Quantitative Research Across Fields

➢Illustrate the importance of quantitative research across field
(CS_RS12-Ia-c-2);

• Lesson 3 – Variables in Quantitative Research

➢Differentiate the kinds of variables and their uses (CS_RS12-Ia-c-
3);
Expected Outputs

1st Quarter – Introduction (including RRL)

2nd quarter – Methodology

End of 2nd Quarter – Research Proposal

Defense
LESSON 1

Introduction to
Quantitative
Research
What is Research?
 •RESEARCH IS DEFINED AS THE
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION
OF PHENOMENA WHICH
INCLUDES COLLECTION,
RESEARCH PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS
AND INTERPRETATION OF
FACTS THAT LINES AN
INDIVIDUAL’S SPECULATION
WITH REALITY
 1. EMPIRICAL
2. LOGICAL
3. CYCLICAL
CHARACTERISTICS 4. ANALYTICAL
OF RESEARCH 5. CRITICAL
6. METHODICAL
7. REPLICABLE
8. OBJECTIVE
Reading Assignment

•What is Quantitative Research?

•What are the Characteristics of
Quantitative Research?
•What are the strengths and weaknesses of
Quantitative Research?
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

• Quantitative research is an objective,

systematic empirical investigation of
observable phenomena using computational
techniques. It highlights numerical analysis of
data hoping that the numbers yield unbiased
results that can be generalized to some
larger population and explain a particular
observation. Simply, quantitative research is
concerned with numbers and its
relationship with events.
 LARGE SAMPLE SIZE. To obtain more meaningful
statistical result, the data must come from a
Characteristics of
large sample size.
OBJECTIVE. Data gathering and analysis of
results are done accurately, objectively, and are
unaffected by the researcher’s intuition and
Quantitative

personal guesses.
VISUAL RESULT PRESENTATION. Data is
Research

numerical, which makes presentation through

graphs, charts, and tables possible and for better
conveyance and interpretation.
FASTER DATA ANALYSIS. The use of a statistical
tools give way for a less time-consuming data
analysis.
Characteristics of Quantitative
Research
• GENERALIZED DATA. Data taken from a sample can be applied to
the population if sampling is done accordingly, i.e., sufficient size and
random samples were taken.
• FAST DATA COLLECTION. Depending on the type of data needed,
collection can be quick and easy. Quantitative research uses
standardized research instruments that allow the researcher to collect
data from a large sample size efficiently. For instance, a single survey
form can be administered simultaneously to collect various measurable
characteristics like age, gender, socio-economic status, etc.
• RELIABLE DATA. Data is taken and analyzed objectively from a
sample as a representative of the population, making it more credible
and reliable for policymaking and decision making.
• REPLICATION. The Quantitative method can be repeated to verify
findings enhancing its validity, free from false or immature conclusions.
Strengths of Quantitative Research

Quantitative Numerical and

Findings are Conclusive
research can be quantifiable data
generalizable to establishment of
replicated or can be used to
the population. cause and effect
repeated. predict outcomes

Fast and easy data

Validity and
analysis using Fast and easy data
Very objective reliability can be
statistical gathering
established
software.
Weaknesses of Quantitative Research

It lacks the necessary It does not provide Some information

The research design is
data to explore a comprehensive cannot be described by
rigid and not very
problem or concept in explanation of human numerical data such as
flexible.
depth. experiences. feelings, and beliefs.

The participants are

The respondents may A Large sample size
limited to choose only
tend to provide makes data collection
from the given
inaccurate responses. more costly.
responses.
ACTIVITY – TRIDENT WORD
❖6 groups
❖Think about three words that best describe Quantitative
Research.
❖With your three words, combine the words to come up
with a trident word
❖It is combining the three words to come up with a new
word
❖Example: strategy, focus, and skills
❖trident word is
Strafoills (strategy-focus-skills)
❖Each group will have a representative to discuss their
output.
Guide Questions :
1. Why did you choose those words?
2. How can you relate those words to
quantitative research?

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KINDS OF
QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
(Next meeting)
End of presentation