Quantitative research methods are those sociological methods that primarily focus on collecting and analysing social phenomena using numerical data, mathematical models, statistical techniques, and computational methods to measure and quantify social patterns, relationships between variables, and the strength and direction of these relationships. These methods often involve the use of surveys with closed-ended questions, experiments with controlled variables, and the analysis of large datasets to identify trends, test hypotheses, and make generalisations about populations. The goal of quantitative research is often to establish statistical significance, identify causal relationships, and produce findings that can be generalised to a larger population.