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2.1 Characteristics, Strengths, and Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
2.1 Characteristics, Strengths, and Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
Paradigm Positivism
(assumption about the &
world) Realism
Numerical Description
Research Purpose
Causal Explanation
(rationale)
Prediction
Ontology
Nature of Social Reality
(nature of reality)
Epistemology
Objectivist
(theory of knowledge)
(Melegrito & Mendoza, 2016)
Orientation Characteristics
Methodology
(aims of specific Experimental/Manipulative
investigation)
Empirical Examination
Measurement
Research Methods Hypothesis Testing
(techniques and tools) Randomization
Research Protocol
Questionnaire
▸ Stability
▸ Internal Reliability
Inter-Observer Reality
▸ Face Validity
▸ Concurrent Validity
▸ Predictive Validity
▸ Construct Validity
▸ Convergent Validity
‣ Dependent Variables
‣ Independent Variables
Po p u l a t i o n re f e r s t o t h e
members of a defined group.
(Insight, 2018)
(Melegrito & Mendoza, 2016)
STRENGTHS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
S It can be replicated or repeated in other contexts.
T It provides findings that are generalizable to a
large population.
R
It can establish casuality more conclusively.
E
It can make predictions based on numerical,
N quantifiable data.
Data analysis using statistical software is faster.
G
Data gathering techniques are typically less demanding
T compared with those in qualitative research.