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What does research design refer to?
What does research design refer to?
- The statistical analysis techniques employed in a study
- The specific data collection methods used in a study
- The researcher's overall plan for obtaining answers to the research questions and for testing the research hypotheses (correct)
- The ethical considerations in conducting research
What is one of the purposes of research design?
What is one of the purposes of research design?
- Provide a blueprint for conducting the study (correct)
- Guarantee favorable study results
- Ensure complete elimination of extraneous variables
- Select the most convenient research subjects
What characteristic should a good research design have according to the text?
What characteristic should a good research design have according to the text?
- Reliance solely on qualitative data
- Inclusion of all available research methods
- Appropriateness with the research statement and purposes (correct)
- Exclusion of randomization to maintain consistency
What does a good research design aim to maximize?
What does a good research design aim to maximize?
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What characteristic helps control bias in research design?
What characteristic helps control bias in research design?
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Study Notes
Research Design
- Research design refers to the overall plan and structure of research that guides the collection, measurement, and analysis of data
Purpose of Research Design
- One of the purposes of research design is to ensure that the data collected is appropriate and relevant to answer the research question
Characteristics of Good Research Design
- A good research design should have validity, which means it measures what it claims to measure
Goals of Research Design
- A good research design aims to maximize internal validity, external validity, reliability, and objectivity
Controlling Bias
- Randomization helps control bias in research design by ensuring that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to either the experimental or control group
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Test your knowledge of research design in quantitative studies with this quiz. Assess your understanding of the definition, purpose, and types of quantitative research designs, including experimental and non-experimental designs.
