Chapter 1: Introduction to Research Flashcards
A specific problem leads us to look for a specific solution.
Applied Research
A specific problem leads us to look for a specific solution.
Applied Research
Goal is the advancement of knowledge for its own sake. We do the research because we like to know the answer.
Basic Research
Give examples of applied and basic research.
Review notes for answer.
In the early years of ASHA, what was its membership?
Less than 8,000
Currently, what is ASHA membership?
100,000 - 150,000
What percentage of SLPs deal directly with clinical activity?
85%
What percentage of SLP report that their main activity is research?
.8%
Designed to systematically describe situations or events as they naturally occur.
Descriptive Research
Examines how one event or events relate to other factors (find relationships).
Exploratory Research
List the 4 categories of research.
- Descriptive
- Correlational
- Experimental
- Survey
The independent variable is controlled to measure its effect on the dependent variable.
Experimental Research
Goal is the advancement of knowledge for its own sake. We do the research because we like to know the answer.
Basic Research
Give examples of applied and basic research.
Review notes for answer.
In the early years of ASHA, what was its membership?
Less than 8,000
