Exam Flashcards Q1
is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an individual’s speculation with reality
RESEARCH
solutions to problems must be based on knowledge not on mere beliefs, guesses or theories
RESEARCH
a system and well-planned procedure is required to meet the need in order that information is acquired and evaluate its accuracy and effectiveness
RESEARCH
it is a process of inquiring
RESEARCH
defined as “a seeking for truth, information or knowledge.”
INQUIRY
the information and data pursued through questioning begins with gathering by applying the different human senses
INQUIRY
individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death
INQUIRY
is synonymous with the word investigation
INQUIRY
Purpose of RESEARCH
- to discover new facts about known phenomena
-to find answers to problems - to improve existing techniques and develop new instruments or products
- to discover previously unrecognized substances or elements
- to discover pathways of action of known substances and elements
- to prove or generate theory
it must give correct or accurate data
ACCURACY
it must deal with facts not with mere opinions
OBJECTIVENESS
topic that is fresh, new, and interesting to the present society
TIMELINESS
topic that is instrumental in improving society or in solving problems affecting the lives of people in a community
RELEVANCE
expressing a central point or discoveries by using simple, direct, concise, and correct language
CLARITY
it must take place in an organized or orderly manner
SYSTEMATIC
concerned with understanding human behaviour from the informant’s perspective
QUALITATIVE; Conceptual
assumes a dynamic and negotiated reality
QUALITATIVE; Conceptual
data are collated through participant observation and interviews
QUALITATIVE; Methodological
data are analysed by themes from descriptions by informants
QUALITATIVE; Methodological
data are reported in the language of the informant
QUALITATIVE; Methodological
concerned with discovering facts about social phenomena
QUANTITATIVE; Conceptual
assumes a fixed and measurable reality
QUANTITATIVE; Conceptual
data are collected through measuring variables
QUANTITATIVE; Methodological
data are analyzed through numerical comparisons and statistical inferences
QUANTITATIVE; Methodological
data are reported through statistical analysis
QUANTITATIVE; Methodological
questions asked are specific
QUANTITATIVE
collects numerical data
QUANTITATIVE
use statistical tools
QUANTITATIVE
inquiry is conducted objectively (unbiased)
QUANTITATIVE
questions asked are broad
QUALITATIVE
collects worded, text, picture data
QUALITATIVE
use descriptions/themes
QUALITATIVE
inquiry is conducted subjectively (biased)
QUALITATIVE
a form of social inquiry that focuses on the way people interpret and make sense of their experiences and the world in which they live
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
aim to gather an in-depth understanding of human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
study “things” (people and their thoughts) in their natural settings, attempting to make sense of, or interpret, phenomena in terms of the meanings people bring to them
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
objective approach to seek precise measurement in numerical form
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
variables are clearly understood & defined in advanced by the researcher
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
subjective approach to seek in-depth description in narrative form
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH