Research Class Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What type of research focuses on a specific local problem and results in an action plan to address that problem?

Basic research

Action research (correct)

Applied research

Causal-comparative research

Which of the following seeks to solve practical problems?

Evaluative research

Applied research (correct)

Descriptive study

Basic research

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.

Any important assertion presumed to be true but not actually verified. Signup and view all the answers

Which research type seeks to produce new knowledge or theory?

Basic research Signup and view all the answers

What is causal-comparative research?

Research to explore the cause for, or consequences of, existing differences in groups of individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What is chaos theory?

A theory that emphasizes the rarity of general laws and the importance of studying exceptions. Signup and view all the answers

Explain correlational research.

Research that determines the degree to which a relationship exists between two or more variables. Signup and view all the answers

Who are critical researchers?

Researchers who question the philosophical and ethical aspects of educational research. Signup and view all the answers

What is data analysis?

The process of simplifying data in order to make it comprehensible. Signup and view all the answers

What is a descriptive study?

Research to describe existing conditions without analyzing relationships among variables. Signup and view all the answers

Define ethnographic study.

The collection of data on many variables over an extended period in a naturalistic setting. Signup and view all the answers

What is evaluation research?

A systematic attempt to assess the quality or effectiveness of an evaluation object. Signup and view all the answers

Define experimental research.

Research in which at least one independent variable is manipulated and the effects are observed. Signup and view all the answers

What is formative evaluation?

An evaluation intended to improve the object being assessed. Signup and view all the answers

What is historical research?

The systematic collection and evaluation of data related to past occurrences. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hypothesis?

A tentative, testable assertion regarding the occurrence of certain behaviors or phenomena. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'instrument' in research.

Any device for systematically collecting data, such as tests or questionnaires. Signup and view all the answers

What is an intervention study?

A type of research where variables are manipulated to study their effect on one or more dependent variables. Signup and view all the answers

What is a literature review?

The systematic identification, location, and analysis of documents related to a research problem. Signup and view all the answers

Explain meta-analysis.

A statistical procedure for combining the results of several studies on the same topic. Signup and view all the answers

What is mixed-methods research?

A study that combines quantitative and qualitative methods. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'population' in research.

The group to which a researcher intends to generalize study results. Signup and view all the answers

What is a problem statement?

A statement indicating the specific purpose of the research and the variables to be investigated. Signup and view all the answers

What are procedures in research?

A detailed description of what will be done in carrying out a study. Signup and view all the answers

What is qualitative research?

Research where the investigator studies naturally occurring phenomena in all their complexity. Signup and view all the answers

Define quantitative research.

Research where the investigator attempts to collect and analyze numerical data. Signup and view all the answers

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!