Practical Research 2

( NATURE OF INQUIRY AND

RESEARCH)

CHAPTER – 1
 Research
“cerhier” seek

“re” to repeat
 ACADEMIC RESEARCH

- A form of research which is more

disciplined in its methodology and
more scientific in its procedure
 What is a Qualitative Research?
• It is primarily an exploratory research.
• It is used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons,
opinions, and motivation it provides insights into the
problem or helps to develop ideas or hypotheses for
potential quantitative research.
• No instrument used, no hypothesis, questions is made
instantly or an informal conversation.
What is Quantitative Research?
• Is an objective, systematic empirical investigation of
observable phenomena through the use of
computational techniques.
• It highlights numerical analysis of data. Simply,
quantitative research is concerned with numbers and
its relationship with events.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
• OBJECTIVE
- Quantitative Research seeks accurate measurement and analysis of
target concepts. It is not based on mere institutions and guesses. Data are
gathered before proposing a conclusion or a solution to a problem.
• CLEARLY DEFINED RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- In quantitative research, the researchers know in advance what they are
looking for. The researcher questions are well-defined for which objective
answers are sought. All aspects of study are carefully designed before data
are gathered.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
• STRUCTURED RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS
- Data are normally gathered using structured research tools such as
questionnaires to collect measurable characteristics of the population like
age, socio-economic status, number of children, among others.
• NUMERICAL DATA
• - Data are in the form of numbers and statistics, often organized and
presented using tables, charts, graphs and figures that consolidate large
numbers of data to show trends, relationships, or difference among
variables.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
• LARGE SAMPLE SIZES
- To arrive at a more reliable analysis, a normal population distribution
curve is preferred. This requires a large sample size, depending on how the
characteristics of the population varied. (The more the larger the sample is,
the more reliable is the result)
• REPLICATION
- Reliable quantitative studies can be repeated to verify or confirm the
correctness of the results in another setting. This strengthens the validity of
the findings thus eliminating the possibility of spurious conclusions.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
• FUTURE OUTCOMES
- By using complex mathematical calculations and with the aid
of computers, if-then scenarios maybe formulated thus predicting
futures results.
 Thank you!!!
Prepared by:

MARY ANNE S. AYALIN, LPT, MEd- Math