Which of the following is most likely a statement made by a quantitative researcher?
A)Let's follow the groups for the course of the project and take notes about their social interactions and dialogues.
B)Let's conduct some focus groups with college students about the types of cooperative learning they have encountered in their schooling.
C)Let's compare unit test scores of those who were placed in cooperative groups and those who were not.
D)Let's enroll in a course that uses cooperative groups and observe the nature of the instruction from a student perspective.

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A quantitative researcher would likely focus on numerical data and measurements, which is reflected in the suggestion to compare unit test scores of those in different groups. Choice A involves observing social interactions, which is more qualitative. Choice B involves focus groups and gathering opinions, which can be both qualitative and quantitative. Choice D involves observing from a student perspective, which is also more qualitative.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely a Statement Made