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    Quantitative research

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    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

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