WGU D514 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT 126
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Example of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Studying the efficacy and safety of a specific medication in
treating a particular medical condition compared to other
treatments or placebo.
◉ Example of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Investigating the correlation between specific genetic
markers and the risk of developing certain diseases or conditions,
such as the BRCA gene and breast cancer risk.
◉ Example of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Analyzing the cost-effectiveness of a particular medical
intervention or treatment, such as a new drug or surgical procedure.
◉ Example of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Assessing the impact of a specific public health
intervention, such as a vaccination program, on disease incidence
and prevalence.
◉ Key Characteristics of Quantitative Research.
, Answer: Numeric - measurable, graphs, tables, etc.
◉ Key Characteristics of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Verifiable, accurate - value of the data is in the number.
◉ Key Characteristics of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Examples are sample size (n), mean, median, mode, range,
standard deviation.
◉ Qualitative Research.
Answer: Involves the analysis of non-numeric data, describing
observations, experiences, or phenomena. Qualitative research relies
on methods such as interviews, observations, or content analysis to
gather and interpret subjective information. The data is often
categorized before summarizing, allowing for a deeper
understanding of complex and context-specific phenomena.
◉ Qualitative Research: Examples related to chronic illnesses.
Answer: The experiences of patients living with chronic illnesses,
such as cancer, diabetes, or mental health disorders.
◉ Qualitative Research: Examples related to healthcare disparities.
Answer: Investigate disparities in healthcare access, utilization, and
outcomes among different population groups, such as racial or
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Example of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Studying the efficacy and safety of a specific medication in
treating a particular medical condition compared to other
treatments or placebo.
◉ Example of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Investigating the correlation between specific genetic
markers and the risk of developing certain diseases or conditions,
such as the BRCA gene and breast cancer risk.
◉ Example of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Analyzing the cost-effectiveness of a particular medical
intervention or treatment, such as a new drug or surgical procedure.
◉ Example of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Assessing the impact of a specific public health
intervention, such as a vaccination program, on disease incidence
and prevalence.
◉ Key Characteristics of Quantitative Research.
, Answer: Numeric - measurable, graphs, tables, etc.
◉ Key Characteristics of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Verifiable, accurate - value of the data is in the number.
◉ Key Characteristics of Quantitative Research.
Answer: Examples are sample size (n), mean, median, mode, range,
standard deviation.
◉ Qualitative Research.
Answer: Involves the analysis of non-numeric data, describing
observations, experiences, or phenomena. Qualitative research relies
on methods such as interviews, observations, or content analysis to
gather and interpret subjective information. The data is often
categorized before summarizing, allowing for a deeper
understanding of complex and context-specific phenomena.
◉ Qualitative Research: Examples related to chronic illnesses.
Answer: The experiences of patients living with chronic illnesses,
such as cancer, diabetes, or mental health disorders.
◉ Qualitative Research: Examples related to healthcare disparities.
Answer: Investigate disparities in healthcare access, utilization, and
outcomes among different population groups, such as racial or
