brainstorming for research topics Flashcards
It 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
involves processes, feelings, and motives and produce in-depth and holistic data
qualitative research
it aims to characterize trends and patterns
quantitative research
usually concerned with generating hypothesis from data rather than tesitng a hypothesis
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uses either unstructured or semi-structured instruments
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uses small sample sizes chosen purposely
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has high validity
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used to gain greater understanding of individual differences in terms of feelings, motives, and experiences
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uses more flexible processes
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methods include field research, case study and secondary analysis
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usually starts with neither a theory nor hypothesis about the relationship between two or more variables
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uses structured research instruments like questionnaires or schedules
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uses large sample sizes that are representatives of the population
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has high output replicability
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used to gain greater understanding of group similarities
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