1. Quantitative research ______.

1. springs from the specific and moves to the general, building theories and conceptual frameworks
2. advances from the general theories and conceptualisations and proceeds to investigate the specifics and arrive at evidenced conclusions
3. is just about numerical data

2. Quantitative research uses hypotheses development as a starting point to then collect data and analyse it, towards checking the extent of accuracy of these hypotheses.

1. True
2. False

3. Quantitative research is subjective given that it relies on human interpretation of observed reality.

1. True
2. False

4. Quantitative research designs are conclusive given that they build upon existing theory and secondary data towards conducting empirical investigations.

1. True
2. False

5. If a study is aiming at an in-depth exploration of a phenomenon on a small but profound scale, the following research approach is more appropriate.

1. quantitative research
2. deductive research
3. qualitative research

6. A small data sample collected can be analysed quantitatively as it allows for rigorous and valid statistical analysis results.

1. True
2. False

7. Research methods can be selected by a researcher prior to formulating the research objectives.

1. True
2. False

8. Research participants do NOT need to be aware of and agree to how the data collection procedures will be carried out and how the information generated will be used, stored and reported.

1. True
2. False

9. In administering an online survey, instructions for respondents on how to exit at any time should be provided in the information sheet or in the introduction section of the questionnaire form.

1. True
2. False

10. Quantitative research is original, systematic and objective research that collects numerical data and uses logic and statistical analysis to verify hypotheses.

1. True
2. False

11. Indirect methods of quantitative data collection are those where the respondents are aware of the data collection exercise as they are directly taking part in the procedures.

1. True
2. False

12. There are two main types of surveys: cross-sectional and longitudinal.

1. True
2. False

13. One of the constraints in using quantitative research is the inability to gauge behavioural depth and probe attitudinal and perceptual dimensions in the data collected.

1. True
2. False