Key Elements of a Research ProposalQuantitative Design

Key Elements of a Research ProposalQuantitative Design

1. What are the main types of quantitative approaches to research?

   • Descriptive research:
     • It :seeks to describe the current status of an identified variable.
       • EXAMPLE
         • A description of how second-grade students spend their time during summer vacation
   • Correlational research
     • It attempts to determine the extent of a relationship between two or more variables using statistical data.
       • EXAMPLE
         • The relationship between diet and anxiety
   • Causal-comparative/quasi-experimental research
     • It attempts to establish cause-effect relationships among the variables.
       • EXAMPLE
         • The effect of taking multivitamins on a students’ school absenteeism
   • Experimental research
     • It is often called true experimentation, and it uses the scientific method to establish the cause-effect relationship among a group of variables that make up a study.
       • EXAMPLE
         • The effect of positive reinforcement on attitude toward school