Chapter 2 Flashcards
Research conducted to gain knowledge that has a practical application and contributes in some way to a modification of practice.
Applied Research
Theoretical, pure, fundamental, or bench research done to advance knowledge in a given subject area.
Basic research
Studies conducted by looking at a single phenomenon across multiple populations at a single point in time, with no intention for follow-up in the design.
Cross-sectional methods
Highly structured studies of cause and effect, usually applied to determine the effectiveness of an intervention. Subjects are selected and randomly assigned to groups to represent the population of interest.
Experimental research
Studies conducted by following subjects over a period of time, with data collection occurring at prescribed intervals.
Longitudinal studies
A research approach that combines quantitative and qualitative elements; it involves the description of the measurable state of a phenomenon and the individual’s subjective response to it.
Mixed methods
An overall belief system or way of viewing the nature of reality and the basis of knowledge.
Paradigm
Studies planned by the researcher for collection of primary data for the specific study and implemented in the future.
Prospective studies
A naturalistic approach to research in which the focus is on understanding the meaning of an experience from the individual’s perspective.
Qualitative research
A traditional approach to research in which variables are identified and measured in a reliable and valid way.
Quantitative research
Studies of cause and effect similar to experimental design but using convenience samples or existing groups to test interventions.
Quasi-experimental studies
Studies conducted using data that have already been collected about events that have already happened. Such secondary data were originally collected for a purpose other than the current research.
Retrospective studies
