Quantitative Research Differs from Qualitative Research in That Quantitative Research

question 47

Multiple Choice

Quantitative research differs from qualitative research in that quantitative research:

• A)collects data that yields results such as words or pictures.
• B)collects data that can be represented by and condensed into numbers.
• C)collects data that aims at gaining a shallow understanding about the research topic.
• D)is a data collection method that focuses on a large number of cases.
• E)is a data collection method that uses questionnaires to gather data.

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Definitions:

Opponent-process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that explains how humans perceive colors as the brain processes signals in an antagonistic manner.

Bipolar Cell

A type of neuron found in the retina that acts as an intermediary between photoreceptor cells and ganglion cells, processing visual information.

Firing Rate

The frequency at which a neuron produces action potentials over a specified period of time, often used as a measure of neural activity.

Color Perception

The ability to distinguish differences in light wavelengths, resulting in the sensation of different colors.