Question 1

What is the purpose of random sampling in quantitative research?

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To ensure generalizability of findings

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To control for confounding variables

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To establish causality

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To conduct statistical tests

Question 2

What is the goal of correlational research?

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To examine the relationship between variables

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To manipulate independent variables

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To generalize findings

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To establish cause and effect

Question 3

What is the purpose of a research hypothesis in quantitative research?

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To provide a testable prediction

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To establish statistical significance

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To provide a summary of research findings

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To draw conclusions based on qualitative data

Question 4

What is the purpose of data analysis in quantitative research?

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To identify patterns and draw conclusions

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To develop a research hypothesis

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To collect data from participants

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To select a representative sample

Question 5

What is the main objective of experimental research in quantitative research methods?

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To establish cause and effect relationships

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To observe and describe phenomenon

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To examine the relationship between variables

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To explore in-depth understanding

Question 6

What is a null hypothesis in quantitative research?

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A statement of no relationship or no difference

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A hypothesis that predicts a specific outcome

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A hypothesis that supports the research hypothesis

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A proposition that favors the alternative hypothesis

Question 7

What is the purpose of a research design in quantitative research?

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To outline the overall plan for conducting the study

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To analyze and interpret data

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To select the research participants

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To establish research hypotheses

Question 8

What is the purpose of a control group in quantitative research?

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To provide a baseline for comparison

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To generalize findings to the population

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To manipulate independent variables

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To observe and describe phenomenon

Question 9

What is the purpose of statistical tests in quantitative research?

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To determine the likelihood of obtaining results due to chance

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To select the research participants

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To collect and analyze data

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To establish causality

Question 10

What is the purpose of a sample size calculation in quantitative research?

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To determine the number of participants needed for statistical power

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To control for confounding variables

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To develop a research hypothesis

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To analyze and interpret data

Question 11

What is quantitative research?

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A type of research that focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis.

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A type of research that relies on observations and descriptions.

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A type of research that uses interviews and surveys to gather data.

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A type of research that analyzes qualitative data.

Question 12

What is a hypothesis in quantitative research?

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A tentative statement or prediction about the relationship between variables.

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A collection of data points.

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A summary of the research findings.

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A report of statistical measures.

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A qualitative description of the research topic.

Question 13

What is a variable in quantitative research?

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A characteristic or attribute that can vary and be measured or observed.

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A type of data collection technique.

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A research design or methodology.

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A factor that remains constant throughout the study.

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A statistical test used for data analysis.

Question 14

What is sampling error in quantitative research?

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The difference between the characteristics or outcomes observed in a sample and the true characteristics or outcomes of the target population.

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The systematic error introduced by researchers during data collection.

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The level of significance used in hypothesis testing.

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The range of values that a variable can take on.

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The impact of outliers on the statistical measures.

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