Discuss the characteristics and requirements that research tools should have on quantitative research to give validity to the study. 

It is important that tools are high-quality and reflect concepts accurately in order to ensure validity of a quantitative study. It is important that the tools used are reliable, valid and suitable for their intended context. This includes avoiding cultural and language biases and ensuring items in questionnaires and surveys are unambiguous and clear. When constructing their instruments, researchers should also take into account the demographics and characteristics of the sample population to make sure that data are representative of the people involved in the research. To ensure the accuracy of your results, you must take into account factors such as missing data and response rates.

Finaly, the materials that are used in a study should have been rigorously tested before implementation. This includes pilot tests with small samples to evaluate them and assessing biases through stratified sampling. In order to achieve maximum accuracy and valid findings, it’s important to adhere to methodological rigor during the entire research process.