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What is a key characteristic of exploratory research?
What is a key characteristic of exploratory research?
Which research design is specifically focused on testing a hypothesis?
Which research design is specifically focused on testing a hypothesis?
What does validity in research design primarily concern?
What does validity in research design primarily concern?
What kind of research design best allows for understanding a phenomenon in-depth?
What kind of research design best allows for understanding a phenomenon in-depth?
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In a longitudinal research design, what is the method of data collection?
In a longitudinal research design, what is the method of data collection?
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Study Notes
Research Design Fundamentals
- Research design is a comprehensive plan for conducting research, encompassing data collection and analysis strategies.
- The experimental design is ideal for establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
- Exploratory research aims to define problems and formulate hypotheses, not to test them.
- Descriptive research observes and records behavior without manipulating variables, focusing on describing phenomena.
- Longitudinal studies gather data over an extended time period, providing insights into changes over time.
- Randomization reduces bias in research, promoting a more unbiased representation of the population.
- Experimental designs are best used to test hypotheses.
- Case studies are primarily qualitative research methods, offering in-depth examinations of a specific subject.
- Validity in research refers to the accuracy of measurements in reflecting reality.
- Qualitative designs are preferred for in-depth understanding of a phenomenon.
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Description
This quiz covers the core principles of research design, including various methodologies such as experimental, descriptive, and exploratory research. It highlights the importance of validity, randomization, and case studies in conducting effective research. Test your understanding of how different research designs can shape data collection and analysis.
