Quantitative research
Definition: Quantitative research encompasses a diverse range of methods to systematically investigate a range of phenomena via the use of numerical data which can be analysed with statistics.
Related terms: Measuring, Qualitative research, Sample size, Statistical power, Statistics
Reference:
- Goertzen, M. J. (2017). Introduction to Quantitative Research and Data. Library Technology Reports, 53(4), 12–18.
Originally drafted by: Aoife O’Mahony
Reviewed by: Valeria Agostini, Tamara Kalandadze, Adam Parker