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Quantitative research — Eduqas GCSE Sociology Definition

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GCSE Sociology · key term

Quantitative research

Definition

Research that collects numerical data, such as counts, percentages or fixed-choice responses that can be summarised statistically.

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Eduqas GCSE Sociology · C200

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Quantitative research collects numerical data. It can show how common something is or allow comparisons between groups. For example, counting how many pupils choose each answer to a question about school produces quantitative data.
Revise: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

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