Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
Consider the following statements in the context of quantitative research. Which of them apply?
- The closed questions and the answer categories are prepared in advance
- The sample is made representative in proportion to the population
- The timing of the analysis is after data collection
- Standard statistical methods are frequently used
- A-priori deduced theories are operationalized and tested on the data
A1, 2 and 5
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 2, 3 and 5
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 — All five statements apply to quantitative research, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★All five statements apply to quantitative research, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
★In quantitative research closed questions and answer categories are fixed in advance.
★The sample is drawn to be representative in proportion to the population.
★The analysis is timed to come after all the data has been collected.
★Standard statistical methods are frequently used to analyse the numerical data.
★Theories deduced beforehand are operationalized and tested on the data, so all five statements apply.
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