Which characteristics define Quantitative Research?

Which characteristics define Quantitative Research?

• A. Objective, deductive, generalization, numbers, requires hypothesis
• B. Subjective, inductive, not generalization, words, no hypothesis required
• C. Flexible, exploratory, uses case studies
• D. Interpretive, contextual, etc.

Answer: (A)

Quantitative research centers on objective measurement and numerical data analyzed statistically. It uses deductive reasoning, starting with theory and hypotheses about expected relationships and then testing them with structured, standardized instruments. The goal is to generalize findings to a larger population through representative samples and statistical inference, with emphasis on reliability and replicability. Data are numbers that allow precise measurement, comparison, and estimation of effect sizes. In contrast, other approaches lean toward subjectivity, inductive reasoning, and exploration using words, case studies, and rich context, focusing more on meaning than numerical generalization and often not starting with a predefined hypothesis.

Quantitative research centers on objective measurement and numerical data analyzed statistically. It uses deductive reasoning, starting with theory and hypotheses about expected relationships and then testing them with structured, standardized instruments. The goal is to generalize findings to a larger population through representative samples and statistical inference, with emphasis on reliability and replicability. Data are numbers that allow precise measurement, comparison, and estimation of effect sizes.

In contrast, other approaches lean toward subjectivity, inductive reasoning, and exploration using words, case studies, and rich context, focusing more on meaning than numerical generalization and often not starting with a predefined hypothesis.