Which term describes research that uses numerical data and statistical analysis?

• A. Qualitative Research
• B. Mixed Methods
• C. Quantitative Research
• D. Survey Design

Answer: (C)

Quantitative research uses numerical data and statistical analysis to test hypotheses and describe patterns. It focuses on measuring variables, applying scales, and using statistical methods to draw inferences about a population, which enables comparisons and generalizations from a sample. This contrasts with qualitative research, which centers on non-numerical data like interviews and observations to explore meanings and contexts without relying on statistics. Mixed methods combine both numerical and non-numerical data, while survey design is a planning or data-collection tool that can be used within various research approaches. So, the term that describes research using numerical data and statistical analysis is quantitative research.