Lesson 1 – Introduction to Quantitative Research

the different kinds of quantitative research are identified with their

corresponding characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses.
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Lesson 2 – Quantitative Research Across Fields
the applications of quantitative research to various field or
discipline

Lesson 3 – Variables in Quantitative Research

different kinds of variables used in quantitative research and how they are
applied in research studies.
Classification of Research
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
describing a phenomenon in a
narrative; hence, the data collected
can be in the form of words,
images, or transcripts taken from a
small sample, not generalizable to
the population.
QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
Uses scientifically collected and
statistically analyzed data to
investigate observable phenomena. A
phenomenon is any existing or observable
fact or situation that we want to unearth
further or understand. It is scientific for the
fact that it uses a scientific method in
designing and collecting numerical data.
QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
Once data is collected, it will undergo
statistical analysis like Pearson’s r, t-
test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
for analysis. Since data is analyzed
statistically, it is imperative that the
data obtained must be numerical and
quantifiable, hence its name
quantitative research.
Example
• Information like student’s grades in different
subjects,
• Number of hours of engagement in social
media platforms of teens,
• Percentage of consumers who prefer the
color blue for soap packaging,
• Average daily Covid-19 patient recovery per
region
CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

1. Large Sample Size – To obtain

more meaningful statistical result,
the data must come from a large
sample size.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

2. Objective – Data gathering, and

analysis of results are done
accurately, objectively and are
unaffected by the researcher’s
intuition and personal guesses.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

3. Visual Result Presentation

Data is numerical, which makes
presentation through graphs, charts
and tables and for better conveyance
and interpretation.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

4. Faster Data Analysis

The use of statistical tools give way
for a less time-consuming data
analysis.
5. Generalized Data
Data taken from a sample can be
applied to the population if sampling
is done accordingly.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
6. Fast Data Collection -
Depending on the type of data needed,
collection can be quick and easy.
7. Reliable Data
Data is taken and analyzed
objectively from a sample as a
representative of the population,
making it more credible and reliable
for policy making and decision
CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

8. Replication
The quantitative method can be
repeated to verify findings enhancing
its validity, free from false or
immature conclusions.
STRENGHTS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH

1. Can be replicated or repeated

2. Findings are generalized to the
population
3. Conclusive establishment of cause
and effect
4. Numerical and quantifiable data
can be used to predict outcomes.
STRENGHTS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH

5. Fast and easy data analysis using

statistical software
6. Fast and easy data gathering
7. Very objective
8. Validity and reliability can be
established
WEAKNESSES OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH

1. It lacks necessary data to explore a

problem or concept in depth.
2. Some information cannot be
described by numerical data such as
feelings and beliefs
3. It does not provide comprehensive
explanation of human experiences.
WEAKNESSES OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH

4. The research design is rigid and

not flexible.
5. The respondents may tend to
provide inaccurate responses.
6. A large sample size make data
collection more costly.
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
1. Descriptive – It is used to
describe a particular phenomenon
by observing it as it occurs in
nature. There is no experimental
manipulation. The goal of descriptive
research is only to describe the person
or object of the study.
Ex. Determination of the different
kinds of physical activities and how
often high school students do it during the
quarantine period.
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

2. Correlational Design – identifies

the relationship between variables.
Data is collected by observation since
it does not consider the cause and
effect.

Ex. the relationship between the amount of

physical activity done and student academic
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Example of Correlational Studies
a. The relationship between
stress and depression
b. The relationship between the
amount of time in studying and
student academic
achievement.
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
3. Ex post facto Design – It is used
to investigate a possible relationship
between previous events and present
conditions. ‘Ex post facto’ means
‘after the fact’. It looks at the
possible causes of an already
occurring phenomenon
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Example of Ex post facto Design
a. How does academic achievement
of parents affect the children obesity?
b. How does home schooling affect
the social behavior of a person?
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
4. Quasi-Experimental – This is
used to establish the cause and
effect relationship of variables. The
group exposed to treatment (experimental)
is compared to the group unexposed to
treatment (control): Here, the independent
variable is identified but not manipulated.
The researcher does not modify pre-
existing groups of subjects.
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Ex. a. A new after-school program will lead to
higher grades.
b. The effects of unemployment on
attitude towards safety protocol in ECQ declared
areas
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
5. Experimental Design This is
used to establish the cause and
effect relationship of variables. This
has a more conclusive result because
it uses random assignment of
subjects and experimental
manipulations.
Ex. a comparison of the effects of various
blended learning to the reading comprehension
of elementary pupils.
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IMPORTANCE OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

ACROSS FIELDS
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