Quantitative Method

Question 1

What is quantitative data?

Answer 1

They are numerical data that can be analysed to identify patterns, trends and correlations within society.

Question 2

Who favours quantitative data?

Answer 2

Positivists

Question 3

What does quantitative focus on?

Answer 3

Data that can be measured, counted and statistically analysed.

Question 4

Why is quantitative data objective?

Answer 4

Since it’s based on numerical data it is seen to be less influenced by researcher bias.

Question 5

What are some types of quantitative data?

Answer 5

-Surveys and questionnaires as they are usually closed ended questions with yes or no answers and multiple choice.
-official statistics as it is numerical data collected by the government like unemployment rates and crime statistics.

Question 6

What are some advantages of quantitative methods?

Answer 6

-reliable as standardised methods means a research can be repeated with consistent results
-generalisable as quantitative methods uses large samples which makes it easier to apply findings to wider society

Question 7

What are some limitations of quantitative methods?

Answer 7

-lacks depth as it doesn’t provide details
-the way questions are phrased may influence a response which can affect validity