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What is a key characteristic of exploratory research?
What is a key characteristic of exploratory research?
- It provides clear solutions to a problem
- It helps in defining problems and developing hypotheses (correct)
- It establishes cause-and-effect relationships
- It focuses solely on quantitative measurements
Which research design is specifically focused on testing a hypothesis?
Which research design is specifically focused on testing a hypothesis?
- Descriptive design
- Case study design
- Exploratory design
- Experimental design (correct)
What does validity in research design primarily concern?
What does validity in research design primarily concern?
- The truthfulness and accuracy of measurement (correct)
- The consistency of measurement over time
- The control of external variables during a study
- The ability to replicate results across different studies
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?
In a longitudinal research design, what is the method of data collection?
In a longitudinal research design, what is the method of data collection?
Flashcards
Research Design
Research Design
A structured plan for conducting research, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Experimental Design
Experimental Design
A research design aimed at establishing cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating variables and controlling conditions.
Exploratory Research
Exploratory Research
Research aimed at understanding a problem, exploring potential hypotheses, and defining research questions.
Descriptive Research
Descriptive Research
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Longitudinal Design
Longitudinal Design
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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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