Multiple choice

In which type of research approach is the 'predication and control' a study purpose?

  1. Neither quantitative nor qualitative

  2. Both qualitative and quantitative

  3. Qualitative

  4. Quantitative

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Quantitative research focuses at predicting the relationship between two variables in the form of hypothesis and then sets to prove or disapprove it through manipulation. Controlling the effect of non-research variables is another purpose of a quantitative research. Thus, 'predictition and control' is the study purpose in quantitative approach.