It is usually based upon numerical measurements and thus tends to use numbers and statistical methods as key research indicators and tools.
• Conducts the inquiry in unbiased objective manner
• Description to tends or an explanation of variables relationships.
• It tends to be associated with large-scale studies and with a specific focus, often condensing information from a large number of specific occurrences to search for general description or to investigate causal hypotheses.
• Validity and reliability can be measured numerically using statistical tests.
• A common perception of quantitative research is that the emphasis is on proof rather than discovery