OBJECTIVES: 1.

discuss the basics of

quantitative
1. discuss research
the basics of
quantitative research
2.2.describe
describe the processes
characteristics
of
research
3.and processesquantitative
differentiate of research
from
qualitative research
4.3.apply
differentiate quantitative
the quantitative method
in their research.
from qualitative research
QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
Let’s compare:
“It is explaining phenomena
by collecting numerical data
that are analysed using
mathematically base
(methods in particular
statistics).”
“It is explaining phenomena
by collecting numerical data
that are analysed using
mathematically base
(methods in particular
statistics).”
 Aliaga and
QUANTITTATIVE
Gunderson,
RESEARCH
(2000)
 Quantitative

Qualitative
Statistical
Techniques
Quantitative as
a process:
Includes series
of steps to be
followed:
Quantitative research also
considered as traditional,
positivist scientific method
which refers to a general set
of orderly, disciplined procedures
to acquire information.
Includes series
of steps to be explore
followed: identify
gather
formulate research
questions
create and share
QUANTITATIVE
VERSUS QUANTITATIVE
❑ numerical
QUALITATIVE: ❑ “what” and “how”
❑ statistical

QUALITATIVE
❑ descriptive statements
❑ “why and how”
❑ text based
Qualities of a Good Patience – intra (within) and
Research Inquirer: extra (outside) group.

Service – willingness of the

researcher to serve others.

Effort – time and skill

Guts and Risk – considering

options

Care – distinct characteristics of a

researcher.
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