Quantitative Research Methods
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Quantitative research methods focus on numerical data collection and statistical analysis to explore patterns, test hypotheses, and make predictions.
Introduction
Quantitative research methods focus on numerical data collection and statistical analysis to explore patterns, test hypotheses, and make predictions.
Key Approaches
- Experimental Method: Conducting controlled experiments to test specific hypotheses.
- Statistical Analysis: Applying mathematical techniques to interpret and summarize data.
- Survey Method: Collecting data using structured questionnaires or polls.
Applications
- Social sciences for demographic studies.
- Natural sciences for hypothesis testing.
- Business for market analysis.
Related Resources
- Textbook: "Quantitative Research in Social Science" by Tim May.
- Tools: SPSS, R, Excel for data analysis.