Q4 Flashcards
(29 cards)
Improving certain practice or method
Applied Research
Examines theories or concepts
Basic Research
Abstract or Theoretical terms
Conceptual Definition
Basic definitions found in dictionaries
Constitutive Definition
How something was used
Operational Definition
Basis for quantitative research
Deductive Reasoning
Basis for qualitative research
Inductive Reasoning
Does not undergo treatment
Control Group
Undergoes treatment
Experimental Group
Varied members
Heterogenous
Very similar members
Homogenous
How generalizable the data is even outside the study
External Validity
How accurate the data is within the study
Internal Validity
Averages
Measures of Central Tendency
Spread
Measures of Variability
Mean is assigned “50” with deviations of “10”
T-Score
Counted as plus or minus “1” from the mean
Z-Score
Something that happened by chance
Random
Something that does not likely happen by chance
Statistical Significance
Technical or mechanical property of a certain tool, equipment, or machinery
Technical Research
How something works or functions
Operational Research
Often require the use of jargons and is not intended for the general public
Technical Definition
Used by everybody and only answers how something is used or how a certain equipment works
Operational Definition
Found in dictionaries
Formal Definition
