Strengths and

Weaknesses of
Quantitative
Research
Practical Research 2
 RECALL
What is quantitative research?

What are the characteristics of quantitative research?

 Let’s Play
FACT OR BLUFF

Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research

 Tell whether the statement is an advantage or a disadvantage of
quantitative research. State FACT if it is an advantage, otherwise
state BLUFF.

It allows the researcher to measure and analyse

the data to arrive at an objective answer to the
problem stated.

FACT
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 Tell whether the statement is an advantage or a disadvantage of
quantitative research. State FACT if it is an advantage, otherwise
state BLUFF.

Fixed alternative answers may not necessarily

reflect the true answers of the participants.

BLUFF
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 Tell whether the statement is an advantage or a disadvantage of
quantitative research. State FACT if it is an advantage, otherwise
state BLUFF.

Personal biases can be avoided since personal

interaction is not part of the research process.

FACT
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 Tell whether the statement is an advantage or a disadvantage of
quantitative research. State FACT if it is an advantage, otherwise
state BLUFF.

The context of the study is ignored in such a way

that it does not consider the natural setting where
the study is conducted.

BLUFF
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 Tell whether the statement is an advantage or a disadvantage of
quantitative research. State FACT if it is an advantage, otherwise
state BLUFF.

The result is reliable since the study uses a big

sample of the population.

FACT
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 STRENGTHS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
❖ 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
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 STRENGTHS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
❖ Fast and easy data analysis using statistical
software
❖ Fast and easy data gathering
❖ Quantitative research can be replicated or
repeated
❖ Validity and reliability can be established
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 WEAKNESSES OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
❖ It lacks the necessary data to explore a problem
or concept in depth.
❖ It does not provide comprehensive explanation of
human experiences.
❖ Some information cannot be described by
numerical data such as feelings, and beliefs.
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 WEAKNESSES OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
❖ 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.
❖ A large sample size makes data collection more costly.
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 Try This!
State TRUE if the statement describes a strength of
quantitative research and FALSE if it is a weakness.

The results of quantitative research can be used to

generalize and predict.

TRUE
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 Try This!
State TRUE if the statement describes a strength of
quantitative research and FALSE if it is a weakness.

Quantitative data are credible, reliable, and

useful.

TRUE
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 Try This!
State TRUE if the statement describes a strength of
quantitative research and FALSE if it is a weakness.

The behavior of the participants is observed

and is critical to the analysis of results.

FALSE
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 Try This!
State TRUE if the statement describes a strength of
quantitative research and FALSE if it is a weakness.

Analysis of data is less time-consuming.

TRUE
Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
 Sum It Up!
Guide Questions:
❖ What are the strengths of quantitative
research?
❖ What are the weaknesses of quantitative
research?

Practical Research 2 Week 1 Day 2 Strengths & Weaknesses of Quantitative Research

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