RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF RESEARCH

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a quantitative research, there is a hypothesis. The statements below is correct about hypothesis, except ____
A
It is focused statement which predicts an answer to research question
B
It is based on the findings of previous research and perhaps the previous experience with the subject
C
It is to test ultimate objective of inductive research
D
Gives direction and focus to the research in formulating research method
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A hypothesis is a statement that we are trying to prove or disprove. It is used to express the relationship between variables and whether this relationship is significant. It is specific and offers a prediction on the results of your research question.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, you need a hypothesis if you are doing a quantitative study because you don’t know the answers.

Detailed explanation-3: -In research, the two main types of analysis typically used are quantitative (deductive) and qualitative (inductive).

Detailed explanation-4: -Descriptive Research Researchers using this method do not generally begin with a hypothesis. Rather, they develop one after collecting the data. Variables are not manipulated in this type of research and researchers do not use the law of probability.

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