Chapter 1

Question 1

What is research?

Answer 1

combining what we know

with empirical data collection and analysis

to shed light on what we do not know

in order to make a claim about what we now know

Question 2

What are the goals of research?

Answer 2

Describe behavior
Determine causes of behavior
Predict behavior
Explain behavior

Question 3

What is quantitative?

Answer 3

Arises from hypotheses
Relies on numerical measurement
data are analyzed statistically
Seeks to maintain generalizations
Assumes a "disinterested" researcher

Question 4

What is qualitative?

Answer 4

• Describes data in non-numerical terms
• Arises from research questions
• acknowledges the researches affects the process through personal interests and biases
• Seeks to capture and represent the participant’s voice
• Values individual experiences
• Embraces multiple realities

Question 5

How can you ensure scholarly rigor?

Answer 5

Systematic (create and carefully follow a research plan)

Data Driven ( only report what you have data for)

Reductive Process (Make sense of large amounts of data for the reader)

Replication (Your process should be able to be repeated)