Which option reflects a quantitative research design?
1. The researcher has created a design that includes control of extraneous variables.
2. The researcher plans to investigate and explain the research question through narrative data.
3. To collect data, the researcher will conduct a series of unstructured interviews with the study participants.
4. The research is designed to explore the way the study participants feel about their experiences with the research topic.
Correct Answer: 1
Quantitative research uses precise measurement for data collection and analyzes numerical data. The design is rigorously controlled. The remaining options are reflective of qualitative approach to research.
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