Questions and Answers
What type of research focuses on a specific local problem and results in an action plan to address that problem?
Which of the following seeks to solve practical problems?
What is associational research/study?
A general type of research that looks for relationships having predictive and/or explanatory power.
Define 'assumption' in the context of research.
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Which research type seeks to produce new knowledge or theory?
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What is causal-comparative research?
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What is chaos theory?
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Explain correlational research.
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Who are critical researchers?
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What is data analysis?
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What is a descriptive study?
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Define ethnographic study.
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What is evaluation research?
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Define experimental research.
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What is formative evaluation?
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What is historical research?
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What is a hypothesis?
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Define 'instrument' in research.
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What is an intervention study?
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What is a literature review?
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Explain meta-analysis.
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What is mixed-methods research?
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Define 'population' in research.
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What is a problem statement?
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What are procedures in research?
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What is qualitative research?
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Define quantitative research.
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Study Notes
Research Types
- Action Research: Focuses on local problems and creates action plans to resolve them.
- Applied Research: Aims to solve practical problems, contrasting with basic research.
- Associational Research/Study: Investigates relationships with predictive or explanatory power; includes correlational and causal-comparative studies.
- Basic Research: Seeks to generate new knowledge or theories, in contrast to applied research.
- Causal-Comparative Research: Examines causes of existing differences among groups; also known as ex post facto research.
- Correlational Research: Gathers data to assess the degree of relationship between multiple variables.
- Experimental Research: Involves manipulating independent variables and observing effects on dependent variables.
- Intervention Study: Manipulates variables to study effects on dependent variables.
- Mixed-Methods Research: Integrates both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Research Methodologies
- Descriptive Study: Describes current conditions without analyzing relationships among variables.
- Ethnographic Study: Collects extensive data over time in naturalistic environments via observation and interviews.
- Evaluation Research: Assess the quality or effectiveness of a subject systematically.
- Formative Evaluation: Aims to improve the subject being evaluated.
- Historical Research: Analyzes past data to understand causes, effects, or trends relevant to present and future events.
Research Components
- Assumption: Important assertions accepted as true without verification; should be articulated in research proposals.
- Data Analysis: Simplification of data to enhance comprehensibility.
- Hypothesis: A testable prediction regarding behaviors or outcomes in a study.
- Instrument: Tools for systematically collecting data, such as tests or questionnaires.
- Literature Review: Identifies and analyzes documents related to a research problem.
- Meta-Analysis: Combines results from multiple studies on the same topic through statistical methods.
Research Populations and Procedures
- Population: The specific group of individuals to which study results aim to be applicable.
- Problem Statement: Outlines the research purpose, variables of interest, and relationships to be investigated, including background and rationale.
- Procedures: Detailed descriptions of the steps taken or planned in conducting a research study.
Research Types Continued
- Qualitative Research: Investigates naturally occurring phenomena in their complex context.
- Quantitative Research: Focuses on statistical analysis and numerical data.
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Test your knowledge with this set of flashcards covering key terms from Chapter 1 of your research class. Learn about various types of research, including action, applied, and associational research. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of essential concepts!