Lecture 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of the introduction?

Answer 1

• sets the stage for the project
• creates reader interest in the topic
• establishes the issues or concerns that lead to the study
• conveys information about the problem
• places the study within the larger context
• reaches out to a specific audience

Question 2

Describe qualitative introductions.

Answer 2

• problem calls for exploration
• may be shaped by a theoretical lens
• may be written from a personal, first-person, subjective POV
• answering “why” questions

Question 3

Describe quantitative introductions.

Answer 3

• problem call for factors and variables
• may advance a theory to be tested and substantial literature
• may be written from an impersonal, objective POV
• can be descriptive or predictive
• impersonal, not using 1st person

Question 4

Describe mixed methods introductions.

Answer 4

• may use a quantitative or qualitative approach or a combination
• if one approach is emphasized or begins the study, then the introduction may follow that approach

Question 5

5 steps for deficiencies model of an introduction:

Answer 5

• state the research problem
• review studies that have addressed the problem
• indicate deficiencies in the studies (or respond to a call of future research)
• advance the significance of the study for particular audiences
• state the purpose statement

Question 6

The problem or issue that leads to the need for a study can come from:

Answer 6

• personal experience
• debate in the literature
• gaps that need to be addressed
• policy debates
• problems in society at large

Question 7

How do we go about finding information that address the need for a study?

Answer 7

• conduct a lit search

- review studies that address the problem

Question 8

Deficiencies in past literature may exist because:

Answer 8

• the topic has not been explored with a particular group, sample, or population
• the literature needs to be replicated with new people or sites
• the voice of underrepresented groups has not been heard in published literature

Question 9

How do we indicate deficiencies?

Answer 9

• cite several deficiencies specifically
• indicate areas overlooked in past research
• talk about how your study will remedy or address the deficiencies
• how your study will provide a unique contribution to the literature

Question 10

What is the most important statement in the entire study?

Answer 10

purpose statement

Question 11

The purpose statement indicates why…

Answer 11

you want to do the study and what you intend to accomplish

Question 12

The purpose statement conveys…

Answer 12

the overall intent of a proposed study in 1 or several sentences

Question 13

The purpose statement sets forth the _____ of the study.

Answer 13

intent

Question 14

The purpose statement should identify all the _____ or ______ in the study.

Answer 14

• variables

- phenomena/concepts

Question 15

What variables should be in a quantitative purpose statement?

Answer 15

• dependent
• independent
• mediator
• moderator control

Question 16

What should be included in a qualitative purpose statement?

Answer 16

central phenomenon

Question 17

Purpose statement is not:

Answer 17

• research problem

- questions to be answered by collecting data

Question 18

How should we start a quantitative purpose statement?

Answer 18

“the purpose (or intent or goal or objective or aim) of this study is to describe/examine/test …”

Question 19

In a quantitative purpose statement, it is important to identify:

Answer 19

• the important study variables
• the theoretical framework or model that is guiding the study
• the participants targeted for the study

Question 20

In a quantitative purpose statement, we should mention…

Answer 20

the strategy of inquiry (eg. survey research, experimental)

Question 21

Central phenomenon:

Answer 21

the key construct or focal area that the researcher tries to better understand, explore, and describe

Question 22

How should we start a qualitative purpose statement?

Answer 22

“the purpose (or intent or goal or objective) of this study is to describe/discover/understand…”

Question 23

In a qualitative purpose statement, we should identify and describe the…

Answer 23

central phenomenon or idea

Question 24

In a qualitative purpose statement, we should recognize the…

Answer 24

philosophical worldview and research approach

Question 25

In a qualitative purpose statement, we should identify the ____ targeted for the study.

Answer 25

participants

Question 26

In a qualitative purpose statement, we should mention the ____ of inquiry.

Answer 26

strategy (eg. grounded theory, case study)

Question 27

In a qualitative purpose statement, we should identify the research _____.

Answer 27

site

Question 28

Concurrent/convergent study:

Answer 28

a study conducted with the qualitative and quantitative phases going on at the same time

Question 29

Sequential study:

Answer 29

a study which involves either the quantitative or qualitative phase conducted first and informing the other phase

Question 30

How should we start a mixed methods purpose statement?

Answer 30

“the purpose (or intent or goal or objective or aim) of this study is to describe/test/examine/explore…”

Question 31

What do we need to identify in a mixed methods purpose statement?

Answer 31

• important study variables (quantitative)
• central phenomenon (qualitative)
• philosophical worldview(s)
• theoretical framework
• participants
• strategy of inquiry for both quantitative and qualitative
• research site

Question 32

How do we indicate deficiencies in the studies?

Answer 32

• synthesize literature through your search
• limitations of studies
• secondary sources

Question 33

Methodological coherence:

Answer 33

should see coherent link all the way from the purpose statement to the end

Question 34

The purpose statement is the _____ to evaluate the _____ of the study.

Answer 34

• benchmark

- merits