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What does a correlation coefficient of 1 indicate?
What does a correlation coefficient of 1 indicate?
In the context of hypothesis testing, what does the chi-squared test primarily evaluate?
In the context of hypothesis testing, what does the chi-squared test primarily evaluate?
What is a significant factor to consider in sample selection?
What is a significant factor to consider in sample selection?
What does the margin of error indicate in research?
What does the margin of error indicate in research?
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Which of the following terms describes a single subgroup of a population?
Which of the following terms describes a single subgroup of a population?
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What type of sampling technique allows every individual in a population to have a chance of selection, ensuring no subjective judgment is applied?
What type of sampling technique allows every individual in a population to have a chance of selection, ensuring no subjective judgment is applied?
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Which sampling method is most appropriate when the population of interest is not readily accessible, relying on initial respondents to recruit others?
Which sampling method is most appropriate when the population of interest is not readily accessible, relying on initial respondents to recruit others?
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In Stratified Sampling, respondents are organized into groups based on what characteristic?
In Stratified Sampling, respondents are organized into groups based on what characteristic?
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What distinguishes Non-Probability Sampling from Probability Sampling?
What distinguishes Non-Probability Sampling from Probability Sampling?
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Which sampling technique uses a list of all elements in the population and selects participants at regular intervals?
Which sampling technique uses a list of all elements in the population and selects participants at regular intervals?
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What type of sampling method involves dividing the population into clusters that share certain characteristics and then randomly selecting entire clusters?
What type of sampling method involves dividing the population into clusters that share certain characteristics and then randomly selecting entire clusters?
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Which statistical procedure is often used to compare the means of two groups to see if they differ significantly?
Which statistical procedure is often used to compare the means of two groups to see if they differ significantly?
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Which sampling method would be least likely to produce biased results in a heterogeneous population?
Which sampling method would be least likely to produce biased results in a heterogeneous population?
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What does an experimental group receive in research studies?
What does an experimental group receive in research studies?
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In the Solomon Four-Group Design, how many groups are involved?
In the Solomon Four-Group Design, how many groups are involved?
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What is the purpose of conducting a post-test in research?
What is the purpose of conducting a post-test in research?
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What does non-experimental research primarily rely on?
What does non-experimental research primarily rely on?
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Which of the following is a strength of survey research?
Which of the following is a strength of survey research?
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Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of protecting respondents' privacy?
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of protecting respondents' privacy?
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What is one common goal of survey studies?
What is one common goal of survey studies?
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What type of research design involves periodic observations before and after treatment?
What type of research design involves periodic observations before and after treatment?
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When subjects are randomly assigned in a study, which benefit does it provide?
When subjects are randomly assigned in a study, which benefit does it provide?
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What is one of the primary purposes of hypothesis testing in studies?
What is one of the primary purposes of hypothesis testing in studies?
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Study Notes
Research Methods
- Inquiry is a quest for knowledge through questioning, generating new knowledge and transmitting it.
- Research aims to develop knowledge, validate existing knowledge, improve researchers, and improve information literacy.
- Inquiry develops critical thinking and long-term information retention.
- Inquiry opens opportunities for creativity and collegial problem solving, and helps us become lifelong learners.
Qualitative Research
- Qualitative research is a method of inquiry used in various academic disciplines, especially in social science, to explore human behavior and personal traits.
- Data collection methods include interviewing, narrating, storytelling, content analysis, and group discussions.
- Qualitative research focuses on understanding the quality and meaning of experiences.
- Qualitative research often uses subjectivity and gathers in-depth information, not just quantitative data.
Quantitative Research
- Quantitative research is a systematic way of conducting scientific methods to discover and develop a structured body of knowledge.
- Aims to collect numerical data and establishes relationships through numerical data collection.
- Objective measurement is a key element in helping make generalizations.
- Data analysis methods include statistics and mathematical models.
- Quantitative research aims to predict, control, and confirm.
Qualitative vs. Quantitative
- Qualitative research focuses on the quality and meaning of experiences, while quantitative research focuses on measured quantities and numerical data.
- Qualitative research uses multiple methods, while quantitative research often uses statistical and mathematical models.
- Qualitative research aims to understand experiences, while quantitative research aims to predict and control.
Experimental and Non-Experimental Research
- Experimental research is testing methods using two groups, the experimental group, and the control group.
- It involves researcher manipulation of the variables.
- Non-experimental research is research when the variable cannot be controlled or manipulated, no cause-effect relationship.
- This research is about correlational, survey, and case studies.
Variables and Data Collection
- Variables are factors that researchers measure, control, or manipulate.
- Independent or explanatory variables (IV), often manipulated, can determine the dependent or response variable (DV).
- Extraneous variables are errors in research studies, as they can affect the measured variable (DV).
- Data collection techniques include surveys, questionnaires, observations, and interviews, appropriate to the experimental design.
Quantitative Research Problems and Hypotheses
- Research problems are issues needing solutions. A problem needs answers.
- Research questions should be clear, researchable, and address the research problem.
- Hypotheses are tentative solutions to research problems.
- Hypotheses explain the relationship between variables.
Literature Review (RRL)
- A literature review summarizes related research findings in the field.
- It helps researchers to determine the current knowledge on a topic and formulate their research questions and hypotheses.
- Literature reviews include published papers, articles, books, and other sources.
- Reviews can come from various disciplines or within a specific field.
Conceptual Framework
- A conceptual framework is a visual representation of a researcher's ideas and concepts and can be used to explain concepts or ideas using diagrams.
- Conceptual frameworks are used as a tool in research work.
- A conceptual framework is a proposed framework, while a theoretical framework is an existing framework used and studied in the field.
- Theoretical framework explains theories and principles that provide a base for research, and are often broader in scope than conceptual frameworks.
Data Analysis
- Data must be collected and analyzed for the study's results.
- Statistical techniques are employed from numerical data.
- Descriptive statistical techniques summarize data features, while inferential techniques are for analysis and interpretations.
- Data is tabulated to observe frequency and percentages.
Sampling Procedures
- Sampling methods represent the selection of respondents for the study.
- Methods include: probability sampling (random selection), non-probability sampling (deliberate selection).
- Sampling is used to gather information from large populations.
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This quiz delves into various research methods, emphasizing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. It covers the importance of inquiry in developing knowledge and critical thinking skills, along with the techniques used in qualitative research. Engage with the concepts that shape the landscape of social science research.
