chap 2 Flashcards
Overview of the design used for the study
Research Design
The plan or structure for conducting a study (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational, case study, exploratory, descriptive, phenomenology, ethnography, etc.)
Research Design
Summarizes the set of procedures that the researcher will use to obtain data to answer the research problems
Research Design
Included only if the setting is of particular significance or importance
Setting
Includes the number and relevant characteristics of the respondents as well as the sampling plan and technique
Respondents/Participants
is more appropriate for surveys
Respondents
is for interviews or FGDs
Participants
process used to determine the specific number of respondents and how individuals will be selected from the population
Sample Size and Sampling Technique
data gathering tool used in the study
Instrumentation
Includes details on the number of sections, parts, and questions
Instrumentation
process used when conducting the actual study step-by-step “recipe” from contacting subjects to data collection Should also contain ethical considerations (e.g., informed consent, debriefing procedures)
Data Gathering Procedure
Describes the procedure on how the data are to be analyzed
Statistical Treatment/Data Analysis
Statistical Treatment/Data Analysis For quantitative -
Statistical Treatment/Analysis
Statistical Treatment/Data Analysis For qualitative
Thematic/Content Analysis
Statistical Treatment/Data Analysis For mixed methods
Statistical and Thematic/Content Analysis
