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What best describes a theory?
What best describes a theory?
What is the most relevant criterion for evaluating Sharon's complete records of her qualitative research process?
What is the most relevant criterion for evaluating Sharon's complete records of her qualitative research process?
Salma's research on criminal victimization has participants who declined to participate. This indicates a problem with what?
Salma's research on criminal victimization has participants who declined to participate. This indicates a problem with what?
Which sampling technique uses social capital from a small group to generate a larger sample?
Which sampling technique uses social capital from a small group to generate a larger sample?
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What assumption do constructionists make about the nature of social life?
What assumption do constructionists make about the nature of social life?
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What characterizes a representative sample?
What characterizes a representative sample?
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Which type of sampling is Harpreet most likely to use to reflect population proportions?
Which type of sampling is Harpreet most likely to use to reflect population proportions?
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Which term refers to research that moves from theory to data?
Which term refers to research that moves from theory to data?
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Which criterion is most relevant for assessing the reliability of qualitative research?
Which criterion is most relevant for assessing the reliability of qualitative research?
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In the context of qualitative research, which term best describes the ability to draw inferences about a population based on a sample?
In the context of qualitative research, which term best describes the ability to draw inferences about a population based on a sample?
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What type of sampling method is characterized by individuals selecting successors from their social connections?
What type of sampling method is characterized by individuals selecting successors from their social connections?
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Which type of sampling produces a sample that accurately represents a specific subgroup of the population?
Which type of sampling produces a sample that accurately represents a specific subgroup of the population?
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Which philosophical approach is more focused on subjective understanding rather than objective measurement?
Which philosophical approach is more focused on subjective understanding rather than objective measurement?
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Which ethical guideline is primarily upheld by maintaining confidentiality in research results?
Which ethical guideline is primarily upheld by maintaining confidentiality in research results?
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What research question type aims to establish whether one variable influences another?
What research question type aims to establish whether one variable influences another?
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Which philosophical position focuses primarily on empirical evidence and observable phenomena?
Which philosophical position focuses primarily on empirical evidence and observable phenomena?
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Flashcards
Theory Definition
Theory Definition
An explanation of observed patterns or regularities in the world.
Dependability (Qualitative Research)
Dependability (Qualitative Research)
The consistency and trustworthiness of a research process in qualitative research.
Snowball Sampling
Snowball Sampling
Using social connections in a small group to get a larger sample.
Representative Sample
Representative Sample
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Quota Sampling
Quota Sampling
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Probability Sample
Probability Sample
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Inductive Research
Inductive Research
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Confidentiality (Qualitative Research)
Confidentiality (Qualitative Research)
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Non-response
Non-response
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Constructionism
Constructionism
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What is a theory?
What is a theory?
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Qualitative Research: Confirmability
Qualitative Research: Confirmability
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Quantitative Research: Criticism
Quantitative Research: Criticism
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Positivism vs. Interpretivism
Positivism vs. Interpretivism
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Research Question: Predictor Variable
Research Question: Predictor Variable
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Questions
- Multiple choice questions were presented.
What is a Theory?
- A theory is an explanation of observed patterns or regularities.
- A theory is not a common sense idea, philosophy, or worldview.
- A theory is not an epistemological position.
Qualitative Research Criteria
- Dependability is relevant when complete records of all phases of qualitative research are kept.
Quantitative Study Issues
- A quantitative study may have a problem with non-response if some members of the target population decline to participate.
- An unethical study may not be a quantitative study.
Sampling Techniques
- Snowball sampling uses social capital from a small group to generate a larger sample.
- Convenience sampling is not a sampling technique used when a larger sample is derived from a smaller group's social network.
- Simple random sampling is not a sampling technique to create a large sample based on the connections of a small group.
- Cluster sampling is not a sampling technique used when a larger sample is derived from a smaller group's social network.
Social Life
- Constructionists assume social life is negotiated, not objective, fixed, or imaginary.
Representative Sample
- A representative sample can be used to make inferences about a population.
- A representative sample is not a qualitative or quantitative sample.
- A representative sample may be collected using a non-probability approach.
Sampling for Relative Proportions
- Quota sampling is likely to be used if a sample needs to reflect population proportions.
- Snowball, convenience and simple random sampling methods are less likely to produce a sample with relative proportions.
Random Sampling
- A sample selected through a random process is a probability sample.
- Sampling error is not a sample selected through a random process.
- A non-probability sample is not a sample selected using a random process.
- A unit sample is not a sample selected using a random process.
Quantitative Research Criticism
- A criticism of quantitative research is that it may create a false sense of accuracy, and ignore causality.
- Quantitative research is not inconsistent with qualitative research.
- Quantitative research is not too subjective.
Research Direction
- Deductive research moves from theory to data, not from data to theory.
- Inductive research moves from data to theory, not from theory to data.
- Deterministic and standpoint research are not research that moves from theory to data.
Ethical Guidelines
- Confidentiality is an ethical guideline upheld by using pseudonyms in the reporting of qualitative interviews.
- Informed consent is not an ethical guideline upheld by using pseudonyms.
- Voluntary participation is not an ethical guideline upheld by using pseudonyms.
- Justice is not an ethical guideline upheld by using pseudonyms.
Positivism and Interpretivism
- Positivism tends to focus on explanation and science, while interpretivism tends to focus on explanation and interpretation.
- Interpretivism does not emphasize empathic understanding as its core focus.
- Positivism does not emphasize empathic understanding as its core focus.
- Neither positivism nor interpretivism focus solely on science or interpretation.
Research Questions
- "Does income level predict education level?" is a quantitative research question.
- An example of a qualitative research question is not included.
- Inductive and interpretivist are not examples of quantitative questions.
Research Descriptions
- Idiographic research produces rich descriptions of social life, not nomothetic, spurious, or positivistic research paradigms.
Research Timing
- Cross-sectional studies collect observations at a single point in time, not longitudinal, quasi-experimental, or natural experimental studies.
Research Ethics Timing
- Research ethics should be considered in every phase of the research project, not just before the study starts or early in the study.
Informed Consent
- Consent to participate in a research study should be obtained throughout the study.
- Consent need not be obtained before the study begins or after participation is complete to ensure ethical adherence.
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Test your knowledge on essential research methods including theories, qualitative and quantitative study issues, and various sampling techniques. This quiz will help reinforce the fundamental concepts necessary for understanding research design and data collection.
