Practical Research

Lesson 1: Nature of Inquiry and Research

Quantitative Research
- Objective, systematic, and
empirical investigation of
observable phenomena through the
use of computational technique.
 Characteristics of
Quantative Research
 01
Objective
Quantitative research seeks
accurate measurement
and analysis
of target concepts.
 02
Clearly Defined Research
Questions
The researchers know what
they are looking for in a
quantitative research.
 03
Structured Research
Instruments
 Data are normally gathered using
structured research tools such as
questionnaire to collect measurable
characteristics of the population.
 04
Numerical Data
Data are in form of numbers and
statistics, often organized and
presented using tables, charts,
graphs, and figures.
 05
Large Sample Sizes
To arrive at a more reliable data
analysis, a normal population
distribution curve is preferred.
 06
Replication
Reliable quantitative studies can be
repeated to verify or confirm the
correctness of the results in another
setting.
 07
Future Outcomes
By using complex mathematical
calculations and with the aid of
computers, if predicting future
results.
Strengths of Quantative
Research
 01
It is Objective
Since it provides numerical
data, it can’t be easily
misinterpreted.
 02
The Use of Statistical Techniques
 This strengths facilitates,
sophisticated analysis and allows
you to comprehend a huge amount
of vital characteristics of data.
 03
Numerical Data can be
Quickly Analyzed
 Since the findings of
quantitative research are
considered statistically valid.
 04
Quantitative Studies are
Replicable
 Standardized approaches allow the
study to be replicated in different
areas or overtime with the
formulation of comparable findings.
Weakness of Quantative
Research
1.
Requires a large number of
respondents.
2.

It is costly
3.
The information contextual
factors help interpret the
results are usually ignored.
4.
Many information are difficult
to gather using structured
research instrument.
5.
If not done seriously and
correctly.
Kinds of Quantative
Research
Descriptive
 - accurately and systematically
describe a population or phenomenon
Correlational
- assessing relationship between two
variables
Evaluation
 - to determine whether a process or
not has achieved a goal or yielded the
desired result
Survey
 -gathering information by taking
samples from the population using
survey quesions
Causal-Comparative
- Concluding based on intuition or
manifestations
Experimental
 - uses scientific method to test cause
and effect under condition controlled
by the researcher