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Activity 4: Finding clues
Directions: Group the following word clues if they are characteristics of Quantitative Research
(Box A) or Qualitative Research (Box B).
Measurable 6. Text-based 11. Subjective
Behavior 7. Intervention 12. Small sample
Statistical 8. Experimental group 13. Tables and charts
Narrative 9. Unstructured observation 14. Deductive
Objective 10. Inductive 15. Generalizable
‘A. Quantitative Research B. Qualitative Research _ Quantitative
Measurable
Statistical
Objective
Intervention
Experimental
Group
Table and
Charts
Deductive
_Generalizable
Qualitative
Behavior
Narrative
Text-based
Unstructured
observation
Inductive
Subjective
Small Sample Characteristics of Quantitative Research
Quantitative research is commonly used in natural sciences research problems
because of the following characteristics:
1.
Large Sample Size. To obtain more meaningful statistical result, the data must come
from a large sample size.
. Objectivity. Data gathering and analysis of results are done accurately, objectively,
and are unaffected by the researcher's intuition and personal guesses.
. Concise Visual Presentation. Data is numerical which makes presentation through
graphs, charts, and tables possible and with better conveyance and interpretation.
. Faster Data Analysis. The use of a statistical tools gives way for a less time-
consuming data analysis. . 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 and Easy 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 fram a sample as a
representative of the population, making it more credible and reliable for policymaking
and decision making.
. High Replicability. The Quantitative method can be repeated to verify findings
enhancing its validity, free from false or immature conclusions. Advantages of Quantitative Research
The following are the advantages of quantitative research or its strengths:
. Very objective
. Numerical and quantifiable data can be used to predict outcomes.
. Findings are generalizable to the population.
. There is conclusive establishment of cause and effect
. Fastand easy data analysis using statistical software.
. Fastand easy data gathering
. Quantitative research can be replicated or repeated.
. Validity and reliability can be established Disadvantages of Quantitative Research
The following are the disadvantages of quantitative research or its weaknesses:
. {tlacks the necessary data to explore a problem or concept in depth.
. {tdoes not provide comprehensive explanation of human experiences.
. Some information cannot be described by numerical data such as feelings, and beliefs.
. The research design is rigid and not very flexible.
. The participants are limited to choose only from the given responses
. The respondents may tend to provide inaccurate responses.
. Alarge sample size makes data collection more costly.