PRACTICAL 12

RESEARCH 2

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Writer: Tito D. Daray, Jr., Pablo Lorenzo National High School 1

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Writer:

Tito T. Daray Jr.

Teacher I, Pablo Lorenzo National High School

Evaluators:

SHERWIN S. FORTUGALIZA
Master Teacher I, Davao City National High School

MICHAEL P. TUMILAP
Teacher III, Sta. Ana National High School

AMYLYN F. LABASANO
Master Teacher II, Calinan National High School

Illustrator:

ROBERT RAMIREZ
Student, Sta. Ana National High School

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Information about this ADM learner s material

I. Objectives: The learner demonstrates understanding the

characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and

Ia. Content Standard
kinds of quantitative research. the importance

of quantitative research across fields and the

nature of variables.

The learner is able to decide on suitable

quantitative research in different areas of

Ib. Performance Standard interest appropriately manages concerns and

challenges during adolescence to achieve

holistic health.

. Ic. Learning Competency The learner describes characteristics,

strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of

quantitative research (CS_RS12-Ia-c-1).

Strength and Weaknesses of Quantitative

II. Content / Topic
Research

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 To the Learner
Hi! Good day student! How are you today?

This is the continuation of the introductory part of

Practical Research 2 focusing on quantitative

research.

After learning the basic characteristics of

quantitative research, you need to learn the

advantages and limitations of using quantitative

research.

Let’s Learn This

Before we start, I would like to present to you our

objectives for this module. Specifically, we seek to

achieve the following:

1. Describe strengths of quantitative research; and

2. Describe weaknesses of quantitative research.

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 Introduction

Planning and performing the essential parts of conducting quantitative research

is very crucial. In gathering and analyzing data, you could experience circumstances

that are beyond your control. In order to minimize false conclusion, you need to

consider standard processes in conducting the study Baracenos (2016). These

processes include appropriate research design, valid research instrument, right

respondents, enough sample size, ethical considerations, suitable statistical tools and

precise interpretation of results and findings (Babbie, 2010).

Though we consider quantitative research as one of the reliable approaches to

conduct a study, we also need to learn its limitations in order to make the most of our

grasps to maximize its effectiveness.

Let’s get started! Please do your best and

open your mind in learning to accomplish the

succeeding activities.

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 Let’s Try This

KA-PAREHO!!!

Instruction: Choose the letter of the word that corresponds in meaning to the

italicized word in the sentence. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. The government’s approval rating GENERALIZED the performance of the

leaders of the country.
a. controlled c. widely applicable
b. limited d. explained
2. The students’ project is unique and can be hardly REPLICATED.
a. limited c. biased
b. controlled d. duplicated
3. The media should have an UNBIASED news reporting.
a. fair c. favored
b. duplicated d. limited
4. The argument of the reporter is SUPERFICIAL because it lacks support.
a. deep c. broad
b. shallow d. in-depth
5. The tuition fee of other private colleges and universities is COSTLY.

a. expensive c. affordable

b. cheap d. limited

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 How was it? Good job! The emphasized

words mentioned above will be discussed further.

Anyway, we will process your answers for better

understanding of our lesson.

Analysis

Now, lets us think deeper. Take a glance to

your previous answers before answering the guide

questions below.

Guide Questions:

1. What were the italicized words in the previous activity?

__________________, __________________, __________________,

__________________, __________________

2. Group the italicized words using the table below.

Positive Negative

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 For sure you now have background

knowledge on the topic you have done earlier. Now I

want you to focus on some points to ponder and

.
expound beyond.

Lesson: Strengths and Weaknesses of Quantitative

Research

According to Palmer (2019), the following are the strengths and weaknesses of

employing quantitative research.

STRENGTHS

A. It is GENERALIZABLE.

This can approximately represent a wider population because of its

greater number of respondents.

B. It is OBJECTIVE.

The use of systematic and mathematical procedures in summarizing and

analyzing the data is scientifically accurate and rational.

C. It can be REPLICATED.

Repetition of this study in other location and different set of respondents is

allowed and it can be compared with its related studies since it has a well-

structured standard.

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 D. It can PROCESS FASTER DATA ANALYSIS.

The use of statistical software can summarize information and can

compare across categories and over time in a short period of time.

E. It can TEST HYPOTHESES.

The statistical analysis is capable of testing significant relationship,

difference and effect.

F. It is UNBIASED.

Gathering of data preferred random sampling which keeps distances from

the respondents.

WEAKNESSES

A. It may miss some circumstantial or contextual facts (SUPERFICIAL).

In the process of data collection, the researcher cannot explain the

meaning of the questions for the respondents and there are no opportunities

respondents to explain their answers. It may gather much narrower and shallow

dataset.

B. A fixed structure may lead to its inflexibility process of discovery.

The study is designed first before it is conducted which makes its

procedures fixed that leads to limited information.

C. It can lead to structural bias and false representation.

The researcher may define more personalized and standard questions

instead of the respondents’ reflection.

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 D. It is COSTLY. Due to very large sample, the expenses will be greater in

reaching out to these people and in reproducing the questionnaires.

This time, let us check your understanding

about the short discussion above. You are going to

answer the following activity.

Let’s Do This

Instruction: Draw a happy face “ ” on the blank if each characteristic describes as

strengths of a quantitative research. Otherwise, draw a sad face “ ”.

____ 1. It can process faster data analysis.

____ 2. It has confirmation bias.

____ 3. It can test hypotheses.

____ 4. It has more objective result.

____ 5. A fixed structure may lead to its inflexibility process of discovery.

____ 6. It can be replicated in other settings.

____ 7. It can minimize personal bias.

____ 8. It may miss some circumstantial or contextual facts.

____ 9. The study may not elaborate human ideas.

____ 10. It can lead to structural bias and false representation.

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 Great job! You have accomplished lesson 2.

Continue your dedication to learn. Learning the strengths

and weaknesses of quantitative research will guide you

in pursuing a rigor research paper in the future.

Let’s Remember This

1. The following are the strengths of quantitative research:

 It is generalizable;

 It is objective;

 It can process faster data analysis;

 It can test hypotheses; and

 It is unbiased.

2. The following are the weaknesses of quantitative research:

 It may miss some circumstantial or contextual facts (superficial);

 A fixed structure may lead to its inflexibility process of discovery;

 It can lead to structural bias and false representation; and

 It is costly.

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 Let’s Test Ourselves

Multiple Choice

Instruction: Read the following items and choose the letter of the correct answer.

____1. Which of the following describes strength of quantitative research which uses

statistical software to summarize information in a short period of time?

a. It can process faster data analysis

b. Study result may not elaborate human ideas
c. It can minimize personal bias
d. It can collect data through survey

____ 2. The use of systematic and mathematical procedures in summarizing and

analyzing the data is scientifically accurate and rational describes the result as_____.

a. subjective
b. objective
c. ambiguous
d. different

____ 3. The fixed objective answers in the research instrument of quantitative research

may not reflect the real answer of the respondents and just approximate to a fixed and

developed hypothesis that may result to;

a. confirmation bias
b. personal bias
c. structural bias
d. uncertain answer

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____ 4. Which of the following may describes the result of the process in data collection

where the researcher cannot explain the meaning of the questions for the respondents

and there are no opportunities respondents to explain their answers. It may gather

much narrower and shallow dataset?

a. A fixed structure may lead to its inflexibility process of discovery

b. It enhances its generalization of findings.
c. It has more objective result
d. It may miss some circumstantial or contextual facts

____ 5. Which of the following enhances the generalization of findings of quantitative

research?

a. Clearly defined research questions

b. Large sample size
c. Structured research instrument
d. Replication of the study in other setting

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References:
Babbie, Earl R. (2010), The Practice of Social Research. 12th ed. Belmont, CA:

Baraceros, Esther L. (2016), Practical Research 2, Rex Publishing Company, Inc.,

84-86 P. Florentino St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City, Philippines.

Palmer, Drew (2019), Research Methods in Social Science, ED-Tech Press, 54,
Sun St., Waltham Abbey Essex, United Kingdom, EN9 IEJ

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Answer Key

Let’s Try This Analysis

1. C 1. Generalized, Duplicated,

2. D Unbiased, Superficial, Costly

3. A 2.

4. B Positive Negative

5. A Generalized Superficial

Replicated Costly

Unbiased

Let’s Do This

1. Let’s Test Ourselves

2. 1. a

3. 2. b

4. 3. a

5. 4. d

6. 5. b

7.

8.

9.

10.

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