Review: Research Designs and Methods
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What is the overall structure of the research referred to as?

  • Research methods
  • Descriptive research design
  • Research question
  • Research design (correct)
  • Which type of research design focuses on describing a study or a topic?

  • Quantitative research design
  • Experimental research design
  • Descriptive research design (correct)
  • Causal-comparative research design
  • What do research methods focus on?

  • Analysis of data
  • Type of study planned and expected results (correct)
  • Structure of the research
  • Collection of evidence
  • What is experimental research focused on?

    <p>Testing a theory or hypothesis using experimental groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of research design are the research subjects already in groups due to prior events?

    <p>Causal-comparative research design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the research focuses on what type of study is planned and what results are expected?

    <p>Research design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of survey research design?

    <p>Collecting real-time data to solve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is correlational research design most useful?

    <p>To establish the relationship between different variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes observational research design?

    <p>It involves recording or observing behavior from afar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of study is the comparative research design useful?

    <p>Comparing the occurrence or nature of two or more variables on samples or subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is developmental research design typically used?

    <p>For investigations involving the psychological, intellectual, and emotional growth of individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes evaluation research design?

    <p>Conducted for getting feedback on programs, projects, or policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of pre-experimental research design?

    <p>Involves one group exposed to the treatment and then post tested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes true-experimental research design from other types?

    <p>Involves at least two groups, one not exposed to a treatment (control group)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes posttest-only control group design?

    <p>Involves at least two groups, one not exposed to a treatment (control group)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes factorial design?

    <p>Involves combining pretest-posttest control group design and factorial design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Research Structure and Design

    • Overall structure of research is typically referred to as "research design."
    • Descriptive research design focuses on providing a detailed description of a study or topic.

    Research Methods and Focus

    • Research methods concentrate on the procedures and techniques used to collect and analyze data.
    • Experimental research is primarily focused on determining causal relationships through manipulation of variables.

    Grouping in Research Designs

    • In quasi-experimental research design, research subjects are grouped based on pre-existing characteristics or events.

    Planning and Expectations

    • The research proposal outlines the type of study planned and the expected results.

    Focus of Survey Research

    • Main focus of survey research design is to gather information from a sample to understand broader population opinions, behaviors, or characteristics.

    Correlational Research Usefulness

    • Correlational research design is most useful when examining relationships between two or more variables without implying causation.

    Observational Research Distinction

    • Observational research design is characterized by the researcher observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

    Comparative Research Utility

    • Comparative research design is useful in studies that seek to evaluate differences between two or more groups.

    Developmental Research Applications

    • Developmental research design is typically used in studies assessing changes over time, such as longitudinal studies.

    Evaluation Research Characteristics

    • Evaluation research design focuses on assessing the effectiveness or outcomes of programs, policies, or interventions.

    Pre-Experimental Research Features

    • Main characteristic of pre-experimental research design is the absence of random assignment to groups, which limits the ability to draw causal inferences.

    True-Experimental Research Distinctions

    • True-experimental research design is distinguished by the use of random assignment to treatment and control groups, enhancing the validity of causal conclusions.

    Posttest-Only Control Group Design

    • Posttest-only control group design is characterized by measuring the outcome after the intervention has been applied, without a pretest measure.

    Factorial Design Distinction

    • Factorial design is distinguished by the examination of multiple factors simultaneously to observe their individual and interactive effects on the outcome.

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    Test your knowledge on research designs, methods, and the overall structure of research. Explore the different components that work together to obtain data for investigation.

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