Research (classification Of Research) Flashcards
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What are the classifications of research based on purpose?
- Basic (pure) research
- Applied research
- Action research
Basic research expands knowledge without immediate applications, applied research solves real-world problems, and action research addresses immediate issues in fields like education and healthcare.
Define basic (pure) research.
Research conducted to expand knowledge without immediate practical applications.
What is applied research?
Research that seeks to solve specific, real-world problems.
Give an example of action research.
Teachers experimenting with new teaching methods to improve student engagement.
Classify qualitative research.
Focuses on exploring human experiences, behaviors, and social phenomena through non-numerical data.
What does quantitative research use?
Numerical data, statistical analysis, and measurable outcomes.
What is mixed-methods research?
Research that integrates qualitative and quantitative data for a more comprehensive understanding.
What is the aim of descriptive research?
To systematically describe a phenomenon.
Define exploratory research.
Research used when a topic is not well understood, to generate new ideas or hypotheses.
What does explanatory research analyze?
The relationships between variables to understand why certain phenomena occur.
What is experimental research?
Research that manipulates variables under controlled conditions to establish cause-and-effect relationships.
Define correlational research.
Research that examines the relationships between two or more variables without direct manipulation.
What is the difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal research?
- Cross-sectional research studies a specific population at a single point in time
- Longitudinal research studies the same subjects over an extended period.
What characterizes quantitative research?
Involves the collection and analysis of numerical data to identify patterns and relationships.
What is the nature of data in qualitative research?
Non-numerical (words, images, videos, observations).
What are the characteristics of scientific research?
- Objective
- Systematic
- Empirical
- Replicable
- Falsifiable
These characteristics ensure that scientific research is reliable and valid.
What distinguishes non-scientific research from scientific research?
Non-scientific research relies on subjective interpretations, beliefs, or traditions.
What is a research problem?
A specific issue, gap, or challenge that a study seeks to address.
What are independent variables (IV)?
Variables that are manipulated in a study.
What are dependent variables (DV)?
Variables that are measured in response to changes in the independent variable.
Define extraneous variables.
Variables other than the independent variable that may affect the dependent variable.
What is a hypothesis?
A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.
What is operationalization in research?
The process of defining and measuring abstract concepts to make them observable and quantifiable.
What is the purpose of a research proposal?
To outline a planned study, detailing the problem, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
