Chapter 5

Question 1

Concept demarcation

Answer 1

Determining what you mean when you use a specific concept.
(concept-as-intended.)

Question 2

Stipulative meaning

Answer 2

Definition of a concept that is set out, especially for a specific research project.

Question 3

Conceptual model

Answer 3

Simplified reflection of reality in which (within the domain) the most important factors of the research and the expected relationships between these factors are shown.

Question 4

Two-way relationship

Answer 4

Correlation between two factors in a model.

Question 5

Casual relationship

Answer 5

Cause-effect relationship.

Question 6

Conceptual model (list

Answer 6

• After demarcation, you link the concepts and formulate assumptions.
• Quantitative and theory-based
• A arrow diagram in which you show the most important concepts of the research and the expected relationships between these concepts.
• Building blocks: all important concept and factors that play a role in the main question
• Relationships: all possible relationships that you expect to find between these building blocks

Question 7

Assertion

Answer 7

The phrasing of a question implies an assumption. Statements about the domain.

Question 8

Hypothesis

Answer 8

Verifiable assumption about your research group (population).

Question 9

Domain

Answer 9

The whole ‘area’ related to your research.