Process of Developing Quantitative Research

Step 1: Focus on Research Interest and Finalize Topic

Identify broad areas of interest within your field
Narrow the scope to a manageable and specific research topic
Ensure the topic aligns with your expertise and accessible resources
Think through the possible effects of the research

Step 2: Frame Research Questions

Develop clear and specific research questions based on your finalized topic

Step 3: Conduct Thorough Literature Review

Search for relevant and current scholarly publications
Evaluate the relevancy and credibility of sources
Identify key findings, gaps and theories
Combine information to identify the research context
Record sources for citation purposes

Step 4: Choose or Create Appropriate Framework

Identify key concepts or terms from research question
Evaluate the connection between different theories with your research
Select or adapt a framework that best fit your study

Step 5: Design the Research Study

Either using existing instruments or create new instruments

Step 6: Select Participants and Sites

Determine where the data will be collected and who will be involved in the study

Step 7: Collect Data

Require consent from participants
Distribute through physical or digital methods

Characteristics of Data Collection in Quantitative Research Methods

Structured Instruments

Surveys
Questionnaires
Polls

Representative Sample Size

Data were collected from sample that represent the target population.
Select appropriate sampling method is important to ensure validity

Close-Ended Questions

The questions in the instrument are usually close-ended questions which aligned with the study's objective to collect numerical data.

Quantitative Data Presentation

The collected data is often presented in numerical and visual formats through tables, charts or graphs for further interpretation.

Deductive Approach

The findings are generalizable to a larger population which enables the researcher to make conclusion based on the collected data.

Step 8: Analyze Data

Use statistical methods to organize and interpret collected data.

Step 9: Document Findings

Present findings using visual aids, such as tables, graphs or charts
Explain the interpreted data that is shown in visual format
Connect findings directly to the research question
Compare results with existing literature

Step 10: Publish Results

Share findings through an appropriate academic journal or conference to support future researchers.

Kittur, J. (2023). Conducting quantitative research study: A step-by-step process. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 36(4), 100–112. https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2023/v36i4/23120

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