For researchers looking to gather information regarding study participant opinions, which tool
would be recommended? correct answers Rating scales
A primary goal of quantitative research is to test hypotheses, which is accomplished through the
employment of which type of data? correct answers Empirical data
When quantitative researchers establish the rate of an environmental factor, which process takes
place? correct answers Determinism
Quantitative research's ontology has many characteristics, including which concept? correct
answers Truth is objective.
If quantitative researchers utilize a nonrandom sample, it is also known as which type of sample?
correct answers A biased sample
Quantitative observation involves the standardization of all observational procedures, including
all of the following except __________. correct answers why observations take place
Which of the following is not a function of variables in quantitative research? correct answers
Discrediting experiments
Variables serve many functions in quantitative research studies, except for __________. correct
answers discrediting experiments
When determining a cause-and-effect relationship between variables, what has to be present?
correct answers Changes in the independent variable causing changes in the dependent variable