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Match the types of Quantitative research:
 

List-IList-II
(1) Descriptive Survey Research(i) Ex-post-facto research
(2) Correlation Research(ii) Cause-effect relationship between two
or more variables
(3) Casual-comparative Research(iii) Degree of relationship between two or
more variables
(4) Experimental Research(iv) Try to answer questions about the
current status of a phenomenon


Choose the correct answer from the following :

The correct answer is
1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(i), 4-(ii)

Matching Quantitative Research Types

This question requires matching different types of quantitative research methods (List-I) with their corresponding descriptions or characteristics (List-II). Let's break down each type:

Understanding Research Types

  • (1) Descriptive Survey Research: This research aims to accurately and systematically describe a population, situation, or phenomenon. It answers questions like "what is happening?", "who is involved?", and "where/when is it happening?". It focuses on the current status without trying to establish cause-and-effect or relationships. This perfectly matches the description (iv) Try to answer questions about the current status of a phenomenon.
  • (2) Correlation Research: This type of research explores the statistical relationship between two or more variables. It does not involve manipulation of variables but assesses how changes in one variable are associated with changes in another. The goal is to understand the extent or degree of this association. This aligns with the description (iii) Degree of relationship between two or more variables.
  • (3) Causal-comparative Research: Also known as ex-post-facto research, this method examines potential causes for differences or relationships that have already occurred. Researchers compare groups that are naturally divided based on some characteristic or experience. They look back retrospectively to identify possible causes. This matches description (i) Ex-post-facto research.
  • (4) Experimental Research: This is the most rigorous type of quantitative research. It involves the manipulation of one or more independent variables by the researcher to determine their effect on a dependent variable, while controlling extraneous variables. This allows for the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships. This corresponds to description (ii) Cause-effect relationship between two or more variables.

Summary of Matches

Based on the explanations above, the correct matches are:

  • Descriptive Survey Research corresponds to (iv).
  • Correlation Research corresponds to (iii).
  • Causal-comparative Research corresponds to (i).
  • Experimental Research corresponds to (ii).

Therefore, the correct option is the one that lists these matches in order:

1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(i), 4-(ii)

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    List - IList - II
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