Introduction – Quantitative Research
Learning Objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
- Identify and describe quantitative research designs.
- Identify and explain methods of quantitative data collection.
- Identify and apply quantitative sampling techniques and calculate sample size for cross-sectional studies.
- Design a survey.
- Identify and interpret types of quantitative data analysis.
Quantitative research plays a critical role in fields such as health sciences, education, and social sciences, where it is used to inform evidence-based practice, evaluate interventions, and guide decision-making. By producing measurable and comparable data, this approach contributes to the development of knowledge that can support policy, improve outcomes, and advance professional practice. As you move through this chapter, you will explore common quantitative designs, key concepts such as variables and measurement, and the principles used to assess the quality and rigor of quantitative research.
Remixed from:
- An Introduction to Research Methods for Undergraduate Health Profession Student by Faith Alele and Bunmi Malau-Aduli published by pressbooks under a CC BY-NC-SA license.
References
Alele, F., Malau-Aduli, B. (2023). Chapter 3: “Navigating quantitative research.” In An Introduction to Research Methods for Undergraduate Health Profession Students. James Cook University. https://jcu.pressbooks.pub/intro-res-methods-health/part/2-planning-a-research-project/