Consider the following statements in the context of quantitative research. Which of them apply?

1.The closed questions and the answer categories are prepared in advance

2.The sample is made representative in proportion to the population

3.The timing of the analysis is after data collection

4.Standard statistical methods are frequently used

5.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

Explanation

Quantitative research prepares closed questions and answer categories in advance so responses stay uniform and countable.

It draws a representative sample proportional to the population so numeric findings generalize.

Analysis follows after the full data set is collected, unlike ongoing qualitative interpretation.

Standard statistical methods summarize and test the numeric data.

A-priori deduced theories are operationalized and tested, marking its deductive logic.

Quantitative work stresses objectivity, large samples and measurable variables.

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