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What distinguishes discourse analysis from quantitative content analysis?
What distinguishes discourse analysis from quantitative content analysis?
Which of the following is NOT considered a dimension of impact in PR and advertising?
Which of the following is NOT considered a dimension of impact in PR and advertising?
What is a significant drawback of discourse analysis compared to other research methods?
What is a significant drawback of discourse analysis compared to other research methods?
In copy testing, which of these dependent variables specifically measures memory retention?
In copy testing, which of these dependent variables specifically measures memory retention?
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Which method can be used in copy testing to gather data directly from participants?
Which method can be used in copy testing to gather data directly from participants?
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Which method is least likely to improve external validity in research?
Which method is least likely to improve external validity in research?
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What is the correct hierarchy from concepts to variables?
What is the correct hierarchy from concepts to variables?
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What distinguishes constructs from concepts in research?
What distinguishes constructs from concepts in research?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of constructs?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of constructs?
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Why is representativeness crucial in external validity?
Why is representativeness crucial in external validity?
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Study Notes
Discourse Analysis
- An interpretative approach aimed at understanding language use within contexts, such as campaigns.
- Analyzes larger linguistic units like conversations and written messages.
- Investigates how language conveys messages, ideas, and beliefs, focusing on both form and content.
- Contrasts with quantitative content analysis, emphasizing qualitative interpretation.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Discourse Analysis
- Advantages include the ability to study diverse situations and uncover deep attitudes and perceptions relevant to organizational image.
- Disadvantages include the time-consuming nature and the limitation of focusing solely on language, which may not capture the full context.
PR Research and Social Media
- Social media plays an increasingly crucial role in public relations research.
- Involves analytics, including web scraping for data collection.
- User experience (UX) research is vital for understanding audience interactions.
Copy Testing
- Essential in public relations and advertising, focusing on developing effective communication.
- Key criteria include recall (memory) and liking (attitudes).
- Follows the hierarchy of effects: knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.
Dimensions of Impact
- Cognitive: Attention, comprehension, recognition, and recall post-exposure.
- Affective: Measures of liking, favorability, and audience involvement.
- Conative: Behavioral aspects such as intention to act, actual action, consolidation of habits, and advocacy.
Reasons for Copy Testing
- Aims to enhance message quality, addressing comprehensibility, liking, and involvement.
- Helps prevent unintended consequences from messages.
Copy Testing Methods
- Methods can vary from individual assessments to group evaluations.
- Self-reports through surveys and CRM measure perceptions but may suffer from demand characteristics.
- Direct measures involve unobtrusive methods and psychophysiological techniques.
- Multi-method approaches balance ease and validity but may incur higher costs.
The Scientific Method
- Defines science as a systematic approach to obtaining knowledge.
- Internal validity can be threatened by various interactions; strategies to enhance external validity include using random, heterogeneous, and representative samples.
Elements of Research
- Theory plays a pivotal role in guiding research processes.
- Concepts are abstract ideas simplified into understandable categories.
- Constructs represent detailed specifications of concepts with hierarchical structures.
- Variables emerge from operationalized constructs, measurable in diverse ways.
Concepts, Constructs, and Variables
- Concepts represent broad ideas that require clear definition for effective research.
- Constructs require operationalization to transform into variables, which need specific measures.
- Flow: Concepts > Constructs > Variables, breaking down ideas into measurable elements.
Ethical Principles
- Autonomy: Participants should maintain their identity, make informed decisions, and have dignity respected, requiring informed consent.
- Concealment and Deception: Ethical use of deception is justified under strict conditions to protect participants from harm and allow withdrawal options.
- Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) oversee ethical standards in research.
Qualitative Analysis
- Involves data preparation through reduction and display, categorizing ideas, and noting themes during data collection.
- The constant comparative technique allows for evolving themes and relationships as new data is integrated.
- Analytic induction strategy combines hypothesis generation with iterative adjustment based on participant feedback.
Qualitative Research Methods
- Techniques include field observation, focus groups, in-depth interviews, case studies, and ethnography.
- Field observation enables researchers to gather data in natural settings, like observing student technology use in classrooms.
- Advantages include framing research and identifying real-world issues, while disadvantages may pertain to representativeness issues.
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This quiz explores discourse analysis as an interpretative approach to understanding language use within various contexts, including public relations and social media. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the method, as well as its application in studying organizational image through qualitative interpretation. Test your knowledge on how language shapes messages in today's digital communication landscape.
