Research Methodology: Sampling Techniques
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Which of the following are NOT a type of random sampling?

  • Convenience Sampling (correct)
  • Systematic Sampling
  • Simple Random Sampling
  • Stratified Random Sampling
  • What does the margin of error in sampling represent?

  • The number of individuals who refuse to participate in the research.
  • The extent to which repeated random samples will deviate from the population. (correct)
  • The difference between the sample mean and the population mean.
  • The probability of selecting a participant from the population.
  • In which sampling technique is the probability of selecting a participant unknown?

  • Cluster Sampling
  • Simple Random Sampling
  • Convenience Sampling (correct)
  • Stratified Random Sampling
  • What sampling method is used to ensure proportional representation of subgroups within a population?

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    What is a characteristic of non-probability sampling?

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    What is a potential disadvantage of convenience sampling?

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    How does simple random sampling work?

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    What is a major advantage of convenience sampling?

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    What is one effective source for finding new articles to review?

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    What does a thematic literature review typically focus on?

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    Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating a literature review?

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    What is the primary difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests?

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    Which of the following best describes Likert scales in questionnaires?

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    What distinguishes high-inference observations from low-inference observations?

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    What is one challenge that can arise during high-inference observations?

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    Which of the following approaches helps reduce observer bias in research?

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    How can a literature review assist researchers in avoiding duplication of studies?

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    Why is it significant to identify contradictory findings in existing research?

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    What is a primary source in research?

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    When should existing theories be utilized to support a research hypothesis?

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    What defines a meta-analysis?

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    What is one reason to examine the methodology of meta-analyses?

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    Why is taking notes electronically or on index cards advantageous?

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    Which of the following is NOT a step in reviewing related literature?

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    What is the main purpose of conversational interviews in phenomenology?

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    What distinguishes close observation from participant observation?

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    In phenomenological research, how should anecdotes be recorded?

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    What does 'epiphany' refer to in phenomenological text?

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    What is the primary goal of the phenomenological method as described by Martinez?

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    What is the purpose of the 'selective or marking approach' in phenomenological analysis?

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    Which two dimensions make up the meaning in phenomenological text?

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    How should researchers approach theoretical knowledge during phenomenological research?

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    What is the primary reason sampling is considered critical in quantitative research?

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    Which statement accurately describes the difference between applied and basic research?

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    What is the main focus of action research?

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    What characterizes analytical research?

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    What constitutes informed consent in research?

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    Why is anonymity and confidentiality of participants crucial in research?

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    What role do institutional review boards (IRBs) play in research?

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    What is the significance of understanding the terms "educere" and "ducere" in educational contexts?

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    How does Gadamer's critique of the Enlightenment's view of prejudice differ from traditional views?

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    What does the term 'pre-understanding' refer to in Heidegger's hermeneutics?

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    Why does Habermas criticize Gadamer's hermeneutics?

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    What is the primary goal of hermeneutics according to Schleiermacher?

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    In organizational and management studies, what role does hermeneutics play?

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    What does Ricoeur mean by 'sense beneath the sense'?

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    What principle does the hermeneutic circle challenge?

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    Flashcards

    Common source of evidence

    Individuals from whom data are gathered in research, known as participants or subjects.

    Sampling

    The collective group of individuals from whom data are collected in a study.

    Probability sampling

    A sampling method where each member has a known chance of selection, aiming for a representative sample.

    Margin of error

    The extent to which repeated random samples will differ from the population average.

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    Simple random sampling

    A sampling method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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    Non-response

    The issue of randomly selected participants not completing the research study.

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    Stratified random sampling

    A sampling method ensuring that subgroups within a population are proportionally represented.

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    Convenience sampling

    A non-probability sampling method where participants are chosen based on their availability.

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    Literature Review Purpose

    Helps researchers identify gaps and avoid duplication by revealing previously studied topics.

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    Methodological Limitations

    Identifying limitations in research by examining successful and unsuccessful methods in existing studies.

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    Contradictory Findings

    Identifying opposing results provides opportunities for new research to resolve issues.

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    Using Existing Theories

    Theories are used to justify hypotheses when related studies are scarce or not directly related.

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    Primary vs. Secondary Source

    Primary sources present original research; secondary sources discuss or summarize primary research.

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    Meta-Analysis

    A quantitative review that synthesizes studies using statistics to determine an overall effect.

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    Note-Taking Advantages

    Electronic notes allow for easy organization and categorization of research articles.

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    Key Note Elements

    Notes should include a study summary, analysis, and relevance to the research problem.

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    Primary source reference

    A section in a primary source that lists other relevant articles.

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    Thematic literature review

    A review identifying and discussing a topic without detailed study analysis.

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    Criteria for evaluating literature reviews

    Assess reviews by coverage, citations, and relevance to research problems.

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    Cognitive vs. Non-cognitive measures

    Cognitive measures assess knowledge; non-cognitive measures gauge attitudes or feelings.

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    Norm-referenced vs. Criterion-referenced tests

    Norm-referenced tests compare test-takers to others; criterion-referenced tests assess against a standard.

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    Advantages of questionnaires

    Questionnaires are easy to distribute, cost-effective, and can gather large amounts of data.

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    Observer bias reduction strategies

    Techniques like training observers and using structured protocols to minimize bias.

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    Validity in research instruments

    Validity refers to how accurately a tool measures what it's supposed to measure.

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    Importance of Sampling

    Sampling is crucial for ensuring data is representative and findings can be generalized.

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    Applied vs Basic Research

    Applied research solves practical problems; basic research expands theoretical understanding.

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    Focus of Action Research

    Action research aims to improve practices and outcomes in specific contexts or institutions.

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    Analytical Research

    Analytical research involves systematic analysis of documents or artifacts to explore events or ideas.

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    Informed Consent

    Informed consent requires participants to understand and voluntarily agree to participate, ensuring ethical integrity.

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    Anonymity and Confidentiality

    Protecting participants' anonymity and confidentiality is critical for privacy and to prevent harm.

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    Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

    IRBs review research proposals to ensure adherence to ethical standards before data collection begins.

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    Phenomenology in Education

    Phenomenology seeks to understand and interpret the fundamental structures of lived educational experiences.

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    Gadamer's critique of Enlightenment

    He argues the Enlightenment's view ignores the productive role of prejudice in understanding.

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    Pre-understanding in Heidegger

    Assumptions and prior knowledge shape interpretation of texts.

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    Habermas's critique of Gadamer

    Critiques Gadamer for neglecting power structures that distort understanding.

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    Schleiermacher's goal of hermeneutics

    To reconstruct a text's original meaning, understanding the author deeply.

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    Hermeneutics in management studies

    Informs methodologies like thematic analysis and critical hermeneutics.

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    Ricoeur's "sense beneath the sense"

    Explores hidden meanings in symbols and texts beyond surface interpretation.

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    Hermeneutic circle

    Challenges linear understanding by promoting iterative and relational thinking.

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    Difference in authorial intention

    Schleiermacher focuses on author's intention; Gadamer emphasizes text-interpreter dialogue.

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    Three methods of experiential material

    1. Description of personal experiences 2) Conversational interview 3) Close observation
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    In-depth vs. conversational interviews

    In-depth interviews seek biographical data; conversational interviews focus on lived experiences.

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    Epiphany in phenomenology

    A sudden insight into the meaning of life experiences that deeply impacts us.

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    Writing anecdotes in research

    Anecdotes should be written as lived experiences without generalizations or abstract interpretations.

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    Close observation vs. participant observation

    Close observation avoids preconceived ideas; participant observation uses existing categories.

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    Selective or marking approach

    A method used to highlight phrases that reveal essential aspects of experiences.

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    Theoretical knowledge in research

    Researchers should set aside theories to gain freedom in their phenomenological investigations.

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    Goal of phenomenological method

    To transition from specific experiences to broader universal insights.

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    Study Notes

    Research Methodology

    • Individuals are the most common source of evidence in research, often called participants or subjects.
    • A sample is the collective group of individuals from whom data are collected.
    • Probability sampling is a sampling procedure in quantitative research where the probability of selecting a participant is known, and a sample representative of a larger group is aimed for.
    • Non-probability sampling is another sampling procedure where there is no known probability of selecting a participant.
    • The margin of error in sampling is the extent to which repeated random samples will deviate from the population.
    • The margin of error decreases as the sample size increases.
    • Simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling are random sampling techniques.

    Sampling Techniques

    • Simple random sampling: Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
    • Systematic sampling: Selecting every nth member of a list or population.
    • Stratified random sampling: Subgroups within a population are proportionally represented in the sample.
    • Cluster sampling: Naturally occurring groups are randomly selected, then subjects are randomly selected from those groups.

    Sampling Procedures (Qualitative and Quantitative)

    • Convenience sampling is when the ease of recruiting participants is the primary factor for participant selection.
    • Snowball sampling is when participants are asked to recommend other participants.
    • Extreme case sampling selects unique/atypical outliers.
    • Purposeful sampling selects participants to provide the best information to address a research question, studying these cases in depth.

    Literature Reviews

    • A literature review relates previous research and theory to a problem under investigation.
    • A literature review helps place a research problem in context by comparing and contrasting the current or proposed study to previous investigations.
    • A literature review helps to identify methodological limitations of previous research.
    • Identifying contradictory findings in previous research can help formulate a new research design.
    • Literature helps resolve research contradictions.
    • Existing theories can justify research hypotheses when there are few related studies.
    • Literature reviews can help refine research questions and define conceptual or theoretical orientations
    • Literature reviews help researchers avoid duplication by revealing what has already been studied and identifying gaps in the existing literature.

    Types of Tests

    • Norm-referenced tests compare scores to others.
    • Criterion-referenced tests compare scores to a fixed standard.
    • Standardized tests include achievement tests (knowledge), aptitude tests (future performance), and standards-based tests (specific benchmarks).
    • Characteristics of tests are: norm-referenced vs. criterion-referenced, achievement vs. aptitude, standardized vs. locally developed.

    Types of Scales

    • Likert scales measure agreement levels.
    • Semantic differential scales use bipolar adjectives to measure attitudes

    Data Collection Methods

    • Questionnaires collect large quantities of data quickly.
    • Questionnaires can be prone to bias.
    • Interviews are good for rapport building, they can gather in-depth data, and are flexible.
    • Interviews can be time-consuming and costly.
    • Double-barreled questions combine two issues in one question, causing ambiguity.
    • Observations can be either low-inference or high-inference.
    • Low-inference requires minimal interpretation, while high-inference requires judgment.
    • Challenges for high inference are observer bias and reliability issues.
    • Reducing observer bias: Training, using multiple observers, ensuring observers are blind to hypotheses.

    Phenomenological Research

    • Phenomenological research is about the study of lived experiences.
    • In phenomenological research, the lived meaning of an experience should be described.
    • In phenomenological research, avoiding generalization is important.

    Research Ethics

    • Informed consent is required for participants in all research studies.
    • Ensuring ethical integrity in research involves protecting participants' anonymity and confidentiality.
    • Institutions Review Boards review research proposals to ensure ethical standards are upheld before data collection begins.

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    This quiz covers important concepts in research methodology, focusing on sampling techniques. It explains the difference between probability and non-probability sampling, discusses margin of error, and outlines various sampling methods such as simple random sampling and systematic sampling. Test your understanding of these core principles in research design.

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