| Criteria | Marks |
|---|
| Provides a sound description of the advantages and limitations of using quantitative data in a research project | 4 |
| Provides some description of the advantages and limitations of using quantitative data in a research project | 3 |
| Demonstrates a limited understanding of the advantage(s) and/or disadvantage(s) of quantitative data | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer:
In a research project, the advantages of using quantitative data include:
- Sample sizes can be collated and analysed easily by comparing numbers
- Research can be repeated which increases reliability.
The limitations of using quantitative data include:
- Data lacks in-depth answers
- The why/reasons for answers are not included.