16 Questions
What is the process of simplifying data to make it comprehensible?
Data Analysis
In APA style, how should the list of references be arranged?
By author's last name
Which sampling method attempts to obtain a sample that appears representative of the population?
Convenience Sampling
What does 'Additionally' indicate in a sentence?
Introduction of a new fact or argument
What is based on observations, opinions, and prior knowledge to draw conclusions?
Inference
Which method of collecting data involves presentation or oral-verbal stimuli and reply in terms of oral-verbal responses?
Interview
What type of research aims to answer the question: How do people live as chronologically retold by the researcher?
Phenomenological research
What is the primary method of data collection in phenomenological research?
Interviews
What does purposive sampling define?
A group of individuals chosen because it is close at hand rather than being randomly selected
What is the purpose of a reference in a research paper?
To provide readers with details about the source of information
Which section in the sequence of actions in completing research presents the background of the study, purpose, and problem statement?
Section 1: Preliminaries of research
What does 'synthesize' mean in the context of research?
To draw and state a conclusion about the similarities and differences in the review of studies
Which type of data is included in the secondary method of data collection?
Published books
What adverb is used to indicate important ways or results?
'Significantly'
What does 'reference' mean in the context of research?
'Reference' refers to details about the source of information
Which section in completing research presents the review of related literature?
Section 2: Review of related literature
Study Notes
Research Methods
- Data simplification involves processing and transforming raw data into a comprehensible format to facilitate understanding and analysis.
Reference Organization
- In APA style, the list of references should be arranged alphabetically by the author's last name.
Sampling Methods
- Purposive sampling involves selecting participants based on specific criteria to achieve a sample that is representative of the population.
Linguistics
- The word "additionally" in a sentence indicates an additive relationship between clauses or ideas.
Research Types
- Phenomenological research aims to answer the question: How do people live as chronologically retold by the researcher?
Data Collection
- In phenomenological research, the primary method of data collection involves in-depth interviews to gather detailed descriptions of participants' experiences.
Sampling
- Purposive sampling defines a non-probability sampling method where participants are selected based on specific criteria.
Research Papers
- The primary purpose of a reference in a research paper is to provide credit to the original author and allow readers to access the original source.
Research Sequence
- The introduction section in the sequence of actions in completing research presents the background of the study, purpose, and problem statement.
Research Synthesis
- To synthesize means to combine and integrate different ideas, concepts, or results to form a new whole or a comprehensive understanding.
Data Collection Methods
- Secondary data collection involves using existing data collected by others, such as published research articles, datasets, or other sources.
Linguistics
- The adverb "notably" is used to indicate important ways or results.
Research Terminology
- In the context of research, a reference refers to a source of information, such as a book, article, or website, cited in a research paper.
Research Sequence
- The literature review section in completing research presents the review of related literature.
Test your knowledge of practical research techniques including purposive sampling, convenience sampling, and the APA style commonly used in behavioral and social sciences. This quiz covers topics such as artifacts, case studies, and contrasting arguments in research.
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