5.3 Research Methods – Quantitative
Faith Alele and Bunmi Malau-Aduli
Research Methods – Quantitative
Quantitative research is a research method that uses numerical data and statistical analysis to study phenomena. 1 Quantitative research plays an important role in scientific inquiry by providing a rigorous, objective, systematic process using numerical data to test relationships and examine cause-and-effect associations between variables. 1, 2 The goal is to make generalisations about a population (extrapolate findings from the sample to the general population). 2 The data and variables are predetermined and measured as consistently and accurately as possible, and statistical analysis is used to evaluate the outcomes. 2 Quantitative research is based on the scientific method, wherein deductive reductionist reasoning is used to formulate hypotheses about a particular phenomenon.
The focus of this chapter is quantitative research methodologies and the instruments used in this form of research. You will be introduced to:
- Survey design(s)
- Survey format(s)
- Survey questions.
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Research Methods – Quantitative (1)
Chapter Attribution
Alele, F., & Malau-Aduli, B. (2023). An introduction to research methods for undergraduate health profession students. James Cook University. https://jcu.pressbooks.pub/intro-res-methods-health