FINAL EXAM Part 1 (1-54 slides Pre Midterm) Flashcards
Research Question
A broad inquiry statement about the central phenomenon
Hypothesis
A prediction that is derived from the theory about the outcome of a study
Science
The discovery of new knowledge
Research
A structured way of solving problems
Quantitative Research
For theory testing, describing status on variables, and looking at relations among variables
Qualitative Research
For exploring and understanding meanings ascribed by individuals or groups
Mixed Methods Research
Combines quantitative and qualitative forms of research
Philosophical Worldview
A researchers set of beliefs about the general orientation of the world and nature of research
Ontology
A researchers belief in the nature of truth and reality, or general orientation to the world
Epistemology
A researchers belief about how we acquire knowledge about truth and reality
Posposivitism
Based on single reality and objective truth, researcher is unbiased, and associated with the scientific method
- Quantitative Research
Constructivism
Based on multiple realities and meanings as varied with complex views, researchers bias is in place
- Qualitative Research
Pragmatism
Based on the notion of whatever works and solutions to problems, whatever method works best
- Mixed Methods Research
Transformative
Based on the notion that research is intertwined with politics and a focus on action and reform for the participants, while researchers work collaboratively with participants
Theory
theoretical framework that organizes and explains and allows new knowledge to be formed
Independent Variable
Manipulated Variable, that causes and influences the outcome
Dependent Variable
Dependent on the IV, that is the outcome
Mediating Variable
Stands between IV and DV, explains how and why the relationship is there
Moderating Variable
Stands between IV and DV, and explains when the relationship is there
4 Parts of a Research Proposal
- Introduction
- Proposed Methods
- Proposed Data Analysis
- Appendices
Literature Review
A synopsis of what researchers already know about the topic based on studies that have already been done
Primary Source
First hand source of data (Journal article)
Secondary Source
Author evaluating previous work (Textbook)
Purpose Statement
Establishes the intent or objective of the entire research
Research Problems
Address the issue leading to a need for the study
Research Questions
Attempt to answer with your data
Quantitative Purpose Statements (5 Parts)
Describe/Examine/Test
Variables
Theoretical Framework
Participants
Strategy of Inquiry
Qualitative Purpose Statements (6 Parts)
Describe/Explore/Understand
Central Phenomenon
Philosophical Worldview
Participants
Strategy of Inquiry
Research Site
Quantitative Research includes BOTH Research questions and Hypotheses. True or False
True
There are 3 forms of Research Questions for Quantitative they are___
Comparing Groups
Relating IV and DV
Describing status on variable