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What is the primary focus of ethnography research design?
What is the primary focus of ethnography research design?
What is the purpose of a code in qualitative research?
What is the purpose of a code in qualitative research?
What is the main difference between naturalistic and non-naturalistic observation?
What is the main difference between naturalistic and non-naturalistic observation?
What is the purpose of a theme in qualitative research?
What is the purpose of a theme in qualitative research?
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What is the characteristic of a semi-structured interview?
What is the characteristic of a semi-structured interview?
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What is the purpose of a written report in qualitative research?
What is the purpose of a written report in qualitative research?
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What is the primary purpose of a review of related literature in a research study?
What is the primary purpose of a review of related literature in a research study?
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What is the main difference between a review of related literature and a review of a related study?
What is the main difference between a review of related literature and a review of a related study?
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Why is it important to cite sources in a review of related literature?
Why is it important to cite sources in a review of related literature?
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What is the process of structuring techniques and strategies that helps researchers solve their problems or answer their inquiry?
What is the process of structuring techniques and strategies that helps researchers solve their problems or answer their inquiry?
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What type of observation requires the researcher to be involved in the usual activities of the subjects being researched?
What type of observation requires the researcher to be involved in the usual activities of the subjects being researched?
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What is the purpose of using transitional devices in a review of related literature?
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Study Notes
Research Variables and Samples
- Data represents the research variable
- A sample is a group of individuals that represents a total population
Types of Interviews
- Semi-structured interview: uses an interview schedule and a set of prepared questions that are unchangeable
- Unstructured interview: answers are conversation-like, with questions based on an outline
Research Approaches
- Phenomenology: a qualitative approach that focuses on participants' experiences
Observation Methods
- Naturalistic observation: observing subjects in their natural environment without interference
- Non-naturalistic observation: observing subjects in a controlled environment or using a checklist
Qualitative Research
- Scientific investigation of phenomena, including collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of facts
- Focuses on understanding the "what", "why", and "how" of a phenomenon
- Involves categorical data and written reports
Data Analysis
- Code: a word or phrase used to represent subjective data
- Theme: consists of the background of a frequent problem and the clue to find a solution in the research
- Pattern: examining codes and collated data to identify significant broader patterns of meaning
Research Ethics
- Intellectual property (IP) includes research used in the review of literature
- Copyright owners have exclusive rights to reproduction, adaptation, distribution, public performance, and display
- Paraphrasing the abstract of a study is a practice of ethical standard
Research Designs
- Ethnography: focuses on studying cultures and societies by observing and participating in their daily activities
- Case study: primarily concerned with the in-depth analysis of a single or small number of cases
- Historical approach: used to investigate past events, processes, and contexts to understand their significance and impact on the present
Interviews and Questionnaires
- Structured interview: uses a predetermined set of questions to gather feedback
- Open-ended questions: used to gather detailed and subjective information
- Close-ended questionnaires: used to gather specific and quantifiable data
Review of Related Literature
- Purpose: to provide background information and context for the study
- Steps: identifying relevant sources, summarizing key points, and synthesizing information from different sources
- Difference from a review of a related study: provides a broader overview, while a review of a related study is more focused and specific
Writing a Review of Related Literature
- Process: search for literature, read source materials, write a draft, and write the review
- Purpose of citing sources: to avoid plagiarism
Research Methods
- Data gathering instruments: interviews, observation, and questionnaires
- Research design: the process of structuring techniques and strategies to solve problems or answer inquiries
- Participative observation: type of observation that requires the researcher to be involved in the usual activities of the subjects being researched
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Test your understanding of the purpose and steps involved in conducting a review of related literature in a research study, including identifying relevant sources, summarizing key points, and synthesizing information. Also, learn to distinguish between a review of related literature and a review of a related study.
