1st Quarter Reviewer Flashcards
derived from the old french term:
“recerchier”
“recerchier” a compound word from:
“re-“ + “cerchier”, or “sercher”,
meaning ‘search’ or “to go about seeking”
“recerchier” or “research”
derived from the old french term “recerchier” a compound word from “re-“ + “cerchier”, or “sercher”, meaning ‘search’ or “to go about seeking”.
Research
is an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws.
Research
is an art of scientific investigation.
Research
It may be defined as a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic/area.
Research
also introduces new ideas, helps the researchers identify problems and appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new framework to guide thinking and action.
Research
It informs action, proves a theory and contributes to develop knowledge in a field or study.
Research
Involves processes, feelings, and motives (the why’s and the how’s) and produce in- depth and holistic data
Qualitative Research
Usually concerned with generating hypothesis from data rather than testing a hypothesis
Qualitative Research
Uses either unstructured or semi-structured instruments
Qualitative Research
Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely
Qualitative Research
Has high validity
Qualitative Research
Used to gain greater understanding of individual differences in terms of feelings, motives and experiences
Qualitative Research
Uses more flexible processes
Qualitative Research
Methods include field research, case study and secondary analysis
Qualitative Research
Aims to characterize trends and patterns
Quantitative Research
Usually starts with neither a theory nor - hypothesis about the relationship between two or more variables
Quantitative Research
Uses structured research instruments like questionnaires or schedules
Quantitative Research
Uses large sample sizes that are representatives of the population
Quantitative Research