18 Questions
What are variables other than the independent variable that may affect the dependent variable called?
Extraneous variables
Which type of study design explains the research design, sampling procedures, data gathering procedures, and ethical considerations?
Quantitative study
What is the process of selecting research respondents or participants known as?
Sampling
Which type of interview consists of several key questions and restricts researchers from pursuing responses in more detail?
Structured interview
When does an observation become indirect in nature in research studies?
When observers participate as respondents
What refers to the procedure of interpreting the yielded data in research studies?
Data analysis
What type of data-gathering technique aims at manipulating or controlling conditions to determine the effect of a condition or treatment?
Experiment
Which type of variable is characterized by having two or more categories without an intrinsic order?
Nominal Variables
In research, what is a visual representation that illustrates the expected relationship between cause and effect?
Conceptual Framework
Which type of analysis is used for descriptive or inferential goals of research with quantifiable data?
Statistical Analysis
Which tense of the verb is commonly used in expressing the processes to be followed during the proposal stage of research?
Future Tense
What step typically follows making judgments based on research results?
Making Recommendations
Which type of research focuses on finding answers to how and why questions?
Qualitative research
Which research approach aims to measure reality as objective and separate from the researcher?
Quantitative research
What is the term used for researchers immersing themselves in the culture they are studying?
Immersion
Which research approach aims to find answers to who, what, where, how, and when questions?
Quantitative research
What is a variable in research?
A concept that can take on various quantitative values
What is a dependent variable in an experiment?
The variable that is tested in an experiment
Explore key terms like confounding variables, methodology, data analysis, and surveys commonly used in research studies. Test your knowledge on various aspects of research methodology.
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