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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10939470
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Volume – II Issue-IV (April) 2024
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Quantitative Research Methods: Maximizing Benefits, Addressing Limitations, and
Advancing Methodological Frontiers
Dr. Munther Mohammad Zyoud
1*
, Dr.Tahani R. K. Bsharat
2
, Dr. Khaled A. Dweikat
3
1,3
Al-Quds Open University/Palestine
2
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
| Received: 31.03.2024 | Accepted: 04.04.2024 | Published: 8.04.2024
*Corresponding author: Dr. Munther Mohammad Zyoud
Al-Quds Open University/Palestine
Introduction:
In many areas of study, quantitative research methods are essential
because they give researchers a methodical way to look into and
evaluate phenomena using numerical data. The benefits and
drawbacks of using quantitative methods in research projects are
examined in this paper. Through the collection and analysis of data
in numerical form, quantitative methods enable statistical
manipulation and inference. They are widely used to find patterns,
test theories, and make predictions in a variety of academic fields,
including psychology, sociology, economics, and the natural
sciences (Trochim, 2006). The purpose of this paper is to explore
the complexities of quantitative methods, pointing out their
advantages and disadvantages as well as offering guidance on
when and how to use them in research.
The focus on quantifying variables and relationships that
characterize quantitative methods allows researchers to measure
and analyze data objectively and methodically (Bryman, 2016).
Abstract
This research paper offers a thorough examination of the benefits and drawbacks of applying quantitative methods to research in a
range of academic fields. The precision, objectivity, and capacity to extrapolate results to larger populations are all provided by
quantitative methods. They do, however, also bring with them certain difficulties, such as the need to ensure the validity and
reliability of data collection processes and to capture subtle qualitative aspects of phenomena. Through a critical analysis of the
advantages and disadvantages of quantitative methods, researchers are better equipped to choose their research approaches.
Researchers are advised to carefully evaluate research questions, validation methods, and ethical guidelines. To further the field of
research methodology, future research directions should concentrate on interdisciplinary collaboration, creative methodologies,
and integration of quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Keywords: Quantitative methods, advantages, disadvantages, data collection, research design, ethical standards.