20 Questions
Which type of data collection method involves systematic and purposeful watching of participants in their natural setting?
Observations
What does the 'researcher as an instrument' concept primarily emphasize?
The researcher's subjectivity and role in the research process
In which type of research is the accessible population limited by practical constraints such as time, budget, and geographical limitations?
Qualitative research
What is the primary purpose of a Likert scale in surveys or questionnaires?
To assess attitudes or opinions
Which type of data collection method involves detailed, narrative descriptions recorded by a researcher during or after direct observation of a phenomenon?
Field Notes
What tool is often used to assess subjective experiences or perceptions by having participants mark a point along a continuous line to indicate their response?
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
In which type of research does the researcher's skills, perceptions, and interactions play a crucial role in gathering and interpreting data?
Qualitative research
What is the distinguishing feature of a Likert scale used in surveys or questionnaires?
It measures attitudes or opinions using a scale
Which type of research acknowledges the researcher's subjectivity and role in the research process?
Qualitative research
What is the primary goal of interviews as a data collection method?
To gather in-depth information
What is the purpose of matching in a matched sample?
To create comparable groups, minimizing the impact of individual differences on the outcomes of interest
What are the variables chosen for matching in a matched sample based on?
Those believed to be potential sources of variation and could act as confounding variables
What is the target population in a research study?
The entire group of individuals or elements that the researcher is interested in studying and to which they intend to generalize their research findings
What is the purpose of selecting individuals with a specific medical condition for an in-depth study?
To conduct a detailed investigation of their experiences with a particular treatment
What happens after the matching process in a matched sample?
Participants within each pair are randomly assigned to different conditions
What does the target population represent in a research study?
The broader group under investigation and the ideal group to which study findings are meant to apply
What are the variables chosen for matching in a matched sample typically based on?
Characteristics that are known or suspected to influence the dependent variable
What is the purpose of random assignment after the matching process in a matched sample?
To ensure that the experimental manipulation is applied equally across comparable groups
What is the ideal or theoretical group to which study findings are meant to apply?
The target population
What represents the broader group under investigation in a research study?
The target population
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