Week 2 Research Questions , Hypothesis and Ethics Flashcards
Steps of the Scientific Method
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Develop Hypothesis
Collect Data
Analysis Data
Conclusion
Communicate Results
Create/Review Theory
Experimental Research
research manipulated and controls variable(s) and observes results
Non-Experimental Research
Descriptive Research
Qualitative (interviews/questionnaires)
Epidemiology (look @ group over time)
Correlational Research
Methodological Research (research methods/measurements)
Basic Research
has basic process of behavior
Applied Research
has practical problems with program evaluation
Hypothesis
An educated guess; make a statement about something that may be true, making a specific prediction
Quantitative Research
research presents the results as quantities and numbers (stats)
Qualitative Research
research presents results in words (quotations, descriptions)
Ethics of Research planning
maximize benefits and minimize risks
Ethics of Research Design
Principle of justice (must be fairness in receiving the benefits of research and bearing burdens of accepting risks)
- Respect for persons (respect dignity and everyone has rights to privacy)
- Principle of fidelity and responsibility
Ethics of Data analysis
Principles of integrity (researchers do not steal, cheat, or engage in fraud or intentional misrepresentation)
Ethics of Reporting Data
Principles of integrity (researchers do not steal, cheat, or engage in fraud or intentional misrepresentation)
