Match the quantitative research approach in List I with its basic point in List II and choose the correct answer from the code given below:

List I

i.Inferential approach

ii.Experimental approach

iii.Simulation approach

List II

a.The operation of a numerical model that represents the structure of a dynamic process

b.Greater control is exercised over the research environment through manipulations

c.A database is established through the survey method and conclusions are drawn about characteristics or relationships of variables

Ai-c, ii-a, iii-b

Bi-b, ii-c, iii-a

Ci-c, ii-b, iii-a ✓ Correct

Di-a, ii-b, iii-c

Correct answer: (C) i-c, ii-b, iii-a

Explanation

The inferential approach uses survey data to build a database and infer characteristics and relationships of variables.

The experimental approach exercises greater control over the environment through deliberate manipulation.

The simulation approach runs a numerical model representing the structure of a dynamic process.

Pairing inferential with manipulation would misplace control that belongs to experiments.

Pairing simulation with survey databases would ignore its defining reliance on modelling.

All three are quantitative, differing mainly in how tightly they control the study setting.

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