The following are examples of quantitative research methods and may be used to conduct academic research:
1. Closed-ended questionnaires/survey: These types of questionnaires or surveys are like "multiple choice" tests, where participants must select from a list of premade answers. According to the content of the question, they must select the one that they agree with the most. This approach is the simplest form of quantitative research because the data is easy to combine and quantify.
2. Structured interviews: These are a common research method in market research because the data can be quantified. They are strictly designed for little "wiggle room" in the interview process so that the data will not be skewed. You can conduct structured interviews in-person, online, or over the phone (Dawson, 2019).
Constructing Questionnaires/Interviews
When constructing your questions for a survey or questionnaire, there are things you can do to ensure that your questions are accurate and easy to understand (Dawson, 2019):
Quantitative Research Measures
When you are considering a quantitative approach to your research, you need to identify why types of measures you will use in your study. This will determine what type of numbers you will be using to collect your data. There are four levels of measurement: