Chaptwr 6 Research Strategies And Validity Flashcards
Qualitative
Based on making observations that are summarized and interpreted by narrative report
Quantitative Research
Based on measuring variables to obtain scores
Mixed methods
Research strategy that was both numerical and narrative data
Descriptive research strategy
Describing pattern of scores for art of variables for group participants
Correlational research study
Describe relationship bt 2 variables if one exists
Experimental research study
Intended to answer cause and effect questions about relationship bt 2 variables
Quasi-experimental research strategy
Answer cause and effect questions about relationships
Non Experimental research strategy
Demonstrate relationship bt variables but doesn’t attempt to explain the relationship
External validity
Extent to which the results of the study are generalizable to other populations, environmental settings, treatment, and measurement conditions
internal validity
Extent to which the study provides evidence of a cause-effect relationship bt IV/DV
Is this a good study?