Practical Research (Characteristics, Weaknesses and Quantitative Research
Practical Research (Characteristics, Weaknesses and Quantitative Research
Practical Research (Characteristics, Weaknesses and Quantitative Research
Practical
Research 2
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
CHARACTERISTICS,
STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, &
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
Subject Area – Grade Level
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Characteristics, Strengths, Weaknesses, & Kinds of Quantitative
Research
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Practical
Research 2
QUARTER 1 – MODULE 1:
CHARACTERISTICS,
STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, &
KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, & kinds of quantitative research.
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which
you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
5. The researchers know in advance what they are looking for. The
research questions are well-defined for which the objective answers
are sought. All aspects of the study are carefully designed before data
are gathered.
A. Numerical Data
B. Future Outcomes
C. Structured Research Instruments
D. Clearly Defined Research Questions
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CHARACTERISTICS,
Lesson
STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES,
1 & KINDS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
What’s In
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What’s New
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What is It
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative
research?
Strengths…
Testing and validating already constructed theories about how
and why phenomena occur.
Testing hypotheses that are constructed before the data are
collected.
Can generalize research findings when the data are based on
random samples of sufficient size.
Can generalize a research finding when it has been replicated on
many different populations and subpopulations.
Useful for obtaining data that allow quantitative predictions to be
made.
The researcher may construct a situation that eliminates the
confounding influence of many variables, allowing one to more
credibly establish cause-and-effect relationships.
Data collection using some quantitative methods is relatively
quick (e.g., telephone interviews).
Provides precise, quantitative, numerical data
Data analysis is relatively less time consuming (using statistical
software).
The research results are relatively independent of the researcher
(e.g. statistical significance).
It may have higher credibility with many people in power (e.g.
administrators, politicians, people who fund programs).
It is useful for studying large numbers of people.
Weaknesses…
The researcher’s categories that are used might not reflect local
constituencies’ understandings.
The researcher’s theories that are used might not reflect local
constituencies’ understandings.
The researcher might miss out on phenomena occurring because
of the focus on theory or hypothesis testing rather than on theory
or hypothesis generation (called the confirmation bias).
Knowledge produced might be too abstract and general for direct
application to specific local situations, contexts, and individuals.
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What are the kinds of quantitative research?
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
EXPERIMENTAL NON-EXPERIMENTAL
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What’s More
Directions: Differentiate the following terms. Write your answers on the blanks
provided.
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What I Have Learned
Non-Experimental: _______________________________
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B. Directions: Based on the given discussion, define the following terms in your
own words. Write your answers on the blanks provided below.
1. Quantitative Research
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2. Quasi Experimental
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3. Pre-Experimental
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4. Correlational
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5. Causal Comparative
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6. Survey
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7. Evaluative
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What I Can Do
Directions: Answer each question in not more than three sentences. Explain your
point through giving examples. Write your answers on the space
provided.
1. Why do we need to study quantitative research? Relate your answers in helping to
solve the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Criteria:
Content- 5 points
Grammar- 3 points
Spelling- 2 points
TOTAL- 10 points each item
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Assessment
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise. Write
your answers on the space provided before each number.
research.
cases.
____________5. Survey results are based on larger sample sizes that are
society.
in the community.
relationships.
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Additional Activities
Directions: Write a short reflection regarding the topic discussed. Write it on the
space provided.
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Assessment What I Know What’s New
1. T 1. D
2. T 2. A
3. T 3. C
4. T 4. A
5. T 5. D
6. F
7.F
8. T
9. F
10. F
Answer Key
References
source: https://www.thoughtco.com/essay-rubric-208136
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