generalizations about given problem or inquiry in contras to qualitative reasearch that hardly uses statistical treatment in stating generalizations.
■ Research finding are subjected to use
statistical treatment to determine the significant relationship differences between the variables.
Characteristics of a Quantitative Research
1. Figures, tables,or graphs showcase
summarized data collected. 2. Quantitative research puts emphasis on proof than discovery.
3. Methods or procedures of data gathering
include items like age, gender, educational status among others, that calls for measurable characteristics of the population.
4. Standardized instruments guide data
collection. Strengths of Quantitative Research
1. Quantitative research design is the most reliable and
valid way of concluding results, giving way to the new hyphothesis or to disproving it. 2. Applying well-established standards means that the research can be replicated and then analysed and compared with similar studies. 3. Personal bias can be avoided by keeping distance from participating subjects and using accepted computational techniques.
Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
1. The used variable of a researcher might not reflect
the understanding of local constituencies. 2. The produced knowledge could be abstract and general for direct application to specific local situations, context and individuals. 3. Quantititative research can be costly , difficult, time-consuming bcause most researchers are non- mathematician.