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What is primarily the first step in the research process?
What is primarily the first step in the research process?
Which dimension of a campaign focuses on fostering action through research?
Which dimension of a campaign focuses on fostering action through research?
What term is used to describe a preliminary course of action in an experiment?
What term is used to describe a preliminary course of action in an experiment?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why research results can be misleading?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why research results can be misleading?
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In the research process, what follows after the experiment is performed?
In the research process, what follows after the experiment is performed?
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Study Notes
Research
- Essential in all fields, focusing on quality improvement and problem-solving.
- Begins with a question and involves learning from past research.
- Includes experimentation, data analysis, and publication of findings.
Research Process
- Begins with a question or problem.
- Researchers review existing knowledge.
- Experiments are conducted to test ideas.
- Data is analyzed.
- Work, procedures, data, and conclusions are published.
Key Terms
- Placebo: A sugar pill used as a control in experiments.
- Design: Planning how something will be done.
- Data: Collected facts or information.
- Significance: Meaningful or important findings.
- Evidence: Observations used for conclusions.
- Treatment: Course of action.
- Experiment: Testing to determine cause-and-effect relationships.
- Conclusion: Summary of findings.
- Observation: Careful examination of something.
- Statistics: Study of numerical data.
- Bias: Researchers' potential preconceptions that might affect results.
- Research Design Flaws: Imperfections in the research's structure.
- Experimental Mistakes: Errors during experimentation or data analysis.
Campaigns
- Series of ads or other activities designed to influence or convince an audience about a particular issue.
- Framing a framework for advocacy
- Diverse purposes for influencing public opinion.
Five Dimensions of a Campaign
- Awareness Raising: Communicating the issue to the public.
- Research: Gathering information essential for action.
- Social Mobilization: Utilizing grassroots influence and support.
- Training: Developing specific skills (short- and long-term).
- Lobbying: Directly influencing policymakers and government agencies.
Advocacy
- Action taken on behalf of a particular cause.
- A synonymous term with campaign.
NGO
- Non-Government Organization
Self-Advocacy
- Speaking up for one's needs and rights.
- Helps independence and self-reliance.
Accommodation
- Changes made to support success or achieve goals (e.g., in learning or work).
- F.E.S.T.A: Method for requesting accommodations: Face the person who can help, maintain eye contact, State the accommodation, Thank them, and Advocate for the accommodation.
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Description
Explore the essential steps in the research process, from formulating a question to publishing findings. This quiz covers key terms and concepts such as experiments, data analysis, and the significance of evidence. Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of conducting research effectively.
