There are four main types of Quantitative research:
Descriptive research seeks to describe the current status of an identified variable.
Correlational research attempts to determine the extent of a relationship between two or more variables using statistical data.
Causal-comparative/quasi-experimental research attempts to establish cause effect relationships among the variables.
Experimental research, often called true experimentation, uses the scientific method to establish the cause-effect relationship among a group of variables that make up a study.
1. Make your observations about something that is unknown, unexplained, or new. Investigate current theory surrounding your problem or issue.
2. Hypothesize an explanation for those observations.
3. Make a prediction of outcomes based on your hypotheses. Formulate a plan to test your prediction.
4. Collect and process your data.
5. Verify your findings. Make your final conclusions. Present your findings in an appropriate form for your audience.
“Key Elements of a Research Proposal Quantitative Design” Winston-Salem State University, https://www.wssu.edu/about/offices-and-departments/office-of-sponsored-programs/pre-award/_Files/documents/develop-quantitative.pdf.
