Research Methods Overview

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What is the key characteristic of quantitative research questions?

  • They are framed and finalized at the start of the study. (correct)
  • They focus on subjective interpretations.
  • They explore ideological perspectives.
  • They are adaptable and flexible in scope.

Which type of research is more likely to be exploratory in nature?

  • Quantitative research
  • Qualitative research (correct)
  • Comparative research
  • Statistical research

What does the dependent variable (DV) represent in a research study?

  • The sample population used in the study.
  • The characteristic manipulated by the researcher.
  • The outcome that is measured in response to the independent variable. (correct)
  • The theory that guides the research process.

In research, what does an independent variable (IV) typically influence?

<p>The outcomes measured in the study. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which research question type is best suited to measure a change over a specific period?

<p>Comparative questions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the waste industry have on vulnerable communities according to Simon?

<p>It causes environmental damage to the least powerful people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the performance of children compared to adults on memory tasks?

<p>Adults will perform better than children on memory tasks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is essential when writing a hypothesis?

<p>It requires a logical argument based on a literature review. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential impact of recording online lectures for first-year students?

<p>Exam results might be negatively affected for students who watch rather than participate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'independent variable' refer to in research?

<p>It is the variable that is manipulated to observe effects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do poor communities compare to affluent communities in terms of hazardous waste?

<p>Poor communities will have larger amounts of hazardous waste than affluent communities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of an empirical hypothesis?

<p>It is being put to the test. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome for children who receive a new reading intervention?

<p>They are likely to perform better than students who did not receive it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In research, what does the term 'dependent variable' signify?

<p>It is the outcome that is measured in response to changes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with motorists who talk on the phone while driving?

<p>They are more likely to make errors on a driving course than those who do not talk on the phone. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Simon highlight about the victims of environmental deviance?

<p>They often include impoverished, powerless people. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should researchers avoid claiming about their hypotheses?

<p>That they can be proven. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of communities have studies highlighted as often being sites for polluting industries?

<p>Socially and economically disadvantaged locations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Research Problem

  • The point of research is to investigate a specific subject within a broader field.
  • The subject of the research is the variable being studied and measured.
  • The aim of research is what the researcher hopes to achieve through the investigation.

Research Question

  • A research question clearly states the problem the project aims to answer.
  • It should be concise and finalized at the start of the study.

Quantitative Research Questions

  • Quantitative research questions are precise and can be descriptive, comparative, or examine relationships.

Qualitative Research Questions

  • Qualitative research questions are adaptable, non-directional, and more flexible.
  • Examples of qualitative research questions are descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, generative, ideological.

Hypothesis

  • A hypothesis is a testable prediction based on a logical argument derived from a literature review.
  • A hypothesis is a statement that predicts the relationship between variables.
  • Hypotheses are never proven, only supported or rejected.

Independent Variable (IV)

  • The IV is the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher.

Dependent Variable (DV)

  • The DV is the variable that is measured and influenced by the IV.

Types of Hypotheses

  • There are different types of hypotheses, including:
    • Null Hypotheses: States no relationship exists between variables.
    • Alternative Hypotheses: States that there is a relationship between variables, which can be directional (predicting the direction of the relationship) or non-directional (not specifying the direction of the relationship).

Example Hypotheses

  • Example 1: The independent variable is the new reading intervention. The dependent variable is student performance.
  • Example 2: The independent variable is talking on the phone while driving. The dependent variable is errors on a driving course.
  • Example 3: The independent variable is age. The dependent variable is performance on a memory task.

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