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In quantitative research, researchers use numbers to represent amounts, frequencies, degrees, values, or intensity.

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A hypothesis is

A) necessary for quantitative research.
B) an educated guess or a presumption based on the review of the research literature.
C) the definition of one variable.
D) in the form of a question.
E) used when conflicting results are found in the research literature.

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Sex is not a variable if the study investigates only women.

Although the null hypothesis is subjected to the statistical test, the researcher presents the research or alternative hypothesis as the basis of the study.

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -achieved when a researcher is consistent in the use of data collection procedures across all particioants

Match the following descriptions with the terms -may vary naturally without rsearcher manipulation

In a hypothesis, all variables must be identified as independent or dependent.

Quantitative research generally relies on inductive reasoning.

Match the following descriptions with the terms -is the cause of chage in the other variable

Match the following descriptions with the terms: -Way of looking at the relationships among elements with common characteristics

Identify and describe four types of variation in data that are threats to reliability and validity.

Match the following descriptions with the terms -also known as the criterion variable

What is the role of theory in quantitative research?

Explain the statement, "To be a variable, the element must vary."Give at least two examples in your explanation.