16.2 Quantitative
Quantitative research is the opposite of qualitative research. A hypothesis is generated that needs to be proved or disproved usually through statistical and mathematical means. Randomize the study groups and where you can, include a control group. You should only manipulate one variable at a time to keep the analysis less complex. The research should be able to be conducted again and receive similar results. Quantitative research works well with qualitative research and after the facts and the data have been collected.
Quantitative research usually involves numbers that can be statistically analyzed to achieve the results. Hard sciences use quantitative research to answer specific answers. There are four types of quantitative research methods:
Figure 16.1 illustrates the steps followed ...
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