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Quantitative research

Posted byBrian Hopkins May 22, 2019

Research in which the measurement/assessment (in terms of numeric data such as quantity, amount or frequency) of the phenomena that are being examined is emphasised.  A major aim of such research is to obtain findings that are generalizable (i.e., they have external validity). 

See External validity, Generalization, Qualitative research

Posted byBrian HopkinsMay 22, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: glossary

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