Strengths of QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Here are some advantages of quantitative research..

Its strength also includes the following..

 Generalizable. Research findings can be generalized when the data are based on sufficient sized
random samples.
 Replicable. Standardized approaches allow the study to be replicated in different areas or over time
with the formulation of comparable findings.

Weaknesses of QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Here are some disadvantages of quantitative research..

 It requires a large number of respondents. It is assumed that the larger the sample is, the more
statistically accurate findings are.
 It cannot adequately provide in-depth information necessary for describing and explaining a complex
phenomenon since the results are usually based on the analysis of numbers and not obtained from
detailed narratives.
 It also lacks ability to provide a comprehensive textual description of human experiences.
 The responses of the participants are strictly limited to what has been asked which may not be extensive in
some cases.
 Numerical data may be insufficient in analyzing intangible factors, such as gender roles, socio-
economic status and social norms of a given population.
 Errors in the measurement or modeling or omission of data can easily lead to the misinterpretation of
the results.
 It is also costly, Having a large study sample requires researchers to spend more resources.
 Findings can be influenced by the researcher’s perspective since most of the time, the participants are
unknown to him/her.
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Kinds of QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
five kinds of quantitative research
Descriptive Research
- It is concerned with describing the nature, characteristics and components of the population or a
phenomenon. There is no manipulation of variables or search for cause and effect related to the
phenomenon.
Examples.
- How many hours senior high school students spend in social media
- The number of malnourished students who failed in the achievement test
- How healthy is the food served during recess in the public schools.
Correlational Research
- It is the systematic investigation of the nature of relationships or associations between and among
variables without necessarily investigating causal reasons underlying them.
Examples.
- The relationship between intelligence and self-esteem
- The relationship between diet and anxiety
- The relationship between an aptitude test and success in an algebra course
Causal-Comparative Research
- it is also known as ex post facto (after the fact) research. This kind of research derives from
observations and manifestation that already occurred in the past and now compared to some
dependent variables. It discusses why and how phenomenon occurs.(CAUSE & EFFECT
RELATIONSHIP)
Examples.
- A researcher is interested in how weight influences stress-coping level of adults. Here, the subjects
would be separated into different groups (underweight, normal weight, overweight) and their stress-
coping levels measured.
Quasi-Experimental Research
- The prefix “quasi” means “resembling”. Thus, quasi-experimental research is research that resembles
experimental research but is not true experimental research.
- Although the independent variable is manipulated, participants are not randomly assigned to conditions
or orders of conditions.
- (Cook and Campbell, 2015).
- They are often conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment- perhaps a type of psychotherapy
or an educational intervention.
According to Mujis (2011), the following are types of quasi experimental research:
- Matched comparison- choosing a treatment group and another group that has similarities with the
treatment group.
- Time-series quasi-experimental research- giving them series of pre-tests and post-tests.
- Single-subject quasi-experimental research- controls treatment and condition applied to just one
individual or a group.
Experimental Research
- It uses the scientific method to establish the cause-effect relationship among a group of variables that
make up a study.
- An independent variable is manipulated to determine the effects on the dependent variables.
- For instance, a teacher would like to know if a new teaching strategy is effective or not so she/he
teaches one section using the new strategy and teaches another section without the new strategy, then
an achievement test was given to the two sections.
- The manipulated independent variable is the new teaching strategy which is being tested if it has an
effect on the dependent variable which is the achievement of the students.
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IMPORTANCE of QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH ACROSS FIELDS
SOCIAL INQUIRY- to better understand the behavior and social interactions among individuals
ARTS - to investigate methods or approaches that enhance one’s creativity
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY- to examine the trends and tendencies in the use of
information technology
SCIENCE- to determine the effectiveness of a newly developed medicine, treatment or approach in addressing
health problems
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES- to determine the effectiveness of a newly developed medicine, treatment or
approach in addressing health problems
SPORTS- to understand the relationship between one’s health and athletic performance
BUSINESS- to assess approaches that will help companies in their decision -making practices

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