Quantitative research is the most structured side of inquiry, dealing with numbers, measurement, and objectivity.
It offers a clear framework for testing ideas and identifying relationships among variables, valuing precision, replicability, and systematic thinking.
Quantitative research is an inquiry into a social or human problem based on testing a theory composed of variables measured with numbers.
According to John Creswell, the goal of quantitative research is to determine whether the predictive statements of the theory hold true.
This post explores the key elements of quantitative research, from its philosophical roots to practical research steps and useful readings for educators and researchers.