Ch6Research

Question 1

What three paradigms are identified in research?

Answer 1

1. quantitative paradigm, 2. qualitative paradigm, 3. single-subject paradigms

Question 2

What are the five assumptions of the quantitative paradigm?

Answer 2

1. single-object reality, 2. independence of investigator and subjects, 3. generalizability of results, 4. determining causation, 5. value free

Question 3

What are some of the quantitative methods of research?

Answer 3

theory developed in advance of the conduct of research, elaborate inclusion and exclusion criteria for subjects, desire for a high level of precision in measurements, determine cause and effect, control of extraneous variables

Question 4

What are five assumptions of the qualitative paradigm?

Answer 4

multiple constructed realities, interdependence of investigator and subjects, results specific to time and context, no causation, value laden

Question 5

What are some of the qualitative methods of research?

Answer 5

recognize that the participants in the inquiry will define other versions of what is important, purposely select individuals, “human measurement”, no manipulation/control of research setting

Question 6

What are some of the assumptions of the single-subject paradigm?

Answer 6

the effectiveness of treatment is subject and setting dependent; research should reflect the idiographic nature of practice by focusing on the study of individuals

Question 7

What are some of the methods of single-subject studies?

Answer 7

research operates from an a priori theoretical foundation, purposeful selection of the participant, precise measurement with repeated measures taken, experimental manipulation, control of extraneous factors