
In sociology, quantitative research refers to the systematic empirical investigation of social phenomena via statistical, mathematical or numerical data or computational techniques. The objective of quantitative research is to develop and employ mathematical models, theories and/or hypotheses pertaining to phenomena. The process of measurement is ...
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investigation by which a researcher collects numerical data
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(from the article `marketing`) Marketing research may be quantitative, qualitative, or a combination of both. Quantitative research is numerically oriented, requires significant ...
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Research that focuses on measuring and counting facts and the relationships among variables, and that seeks to describe observations through statistical analysis of data. It includes experimental and non-experimental research and descriptive research (research that attempts to describe the characteristics of a sample or population).
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Use of advanced econometric and mathematical valuation models to identify the firms with the best possible prospectives. Antithesis of qualitative research.
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The gathering of statistical data.
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A method of advertising research that emphasizes measurement of incidence of consumer trends within a population.
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Use of advanced econometric and mathematical valuation models to identify the firms with the best po
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Quantitative research uses statistical methods to count and measure outcomes from a study. The outcomes are usually objective and predetermined. A large number of participants are usually involved to ensure that the results are statistically significant.
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Empirical research in which the researcher explores relationships using numeric data. Survey is generally considered a form of quantitative research. Results can often be generalized, though this is not always the case.
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Empirical research in which the researcher explores relationships using numeric data. Survey is generally considered a form of quantitative research. Results can often be generalized, though this is not always the case.
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Market research that concentrates on statistics and other numerical data, gathered through opinion polls, customer satisfaction surveys and so on. Compare 'qualitative research'
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Marketing research based on large samples, structured questionnaires, surveys, and numeric analysis of the results. Quantitative research can also be applied to database analytics and the quantitative analysis of other marketing data sets.
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