Quantitative Research Tools
The main purpose of carrying out quantitative research is the identification and determination of various variables relate to each other in a larger population. The use of tools enables research. These tools meet certain criteria in order to establish reliable data. The paper discusses the characteristics of tools that guarantee the validity of quantitative research.
The first characteristic of the tools is high validity strength. The tools of quantitative research should be able to determine valid research assumptions and conclusions. They should also be able to distinguish between true and false propositions. The validity grants the research applicability. Secondly, the tools should have the highest possible degree of accuracy. The tools to apply in certain research will depend on the circumstances. For example, conducting quantitative research on a hostile community using questionnaires is less likely to give accurate findings as compared to using observation.
Lastly, quantitative research tools should be credible in nature. This entails the application of the most effective procedures in the research process. It also calls for the identification of the most reliable sources of data for the research. The use of the credible tool has been proved to result in the credibility of the research. For example, credible research tools can be more effective to a modern organization aiming to adjust some of its operations. The adjustment can be attributed to the constant but dynamic needs of society. Credible tools can aid in the generation of data regarding the exact needs of the organization’s customers. This, in turn, enhances the productivity and adaptability of the organization.
In conclusion, the reliability of data obtained in quantitative research depends on the attributes of the tools used. These attributes include accuracy, credibility, and a high degree of the validity strength of the tools.
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