Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Quantitative Research

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research design?

A) Researchers begin by developing hypotheses then they test them using empirical data.
B) Researchers ignore past research studies on their topic so that their work can be original.
C) Researchers never attempt to replicate their findings in a diverse social setting.
D) Researchers develop measurement tools during the data collection phase.