glossary Flashcards
pilot study
a trail run to ensure a process is effective
primary research
first hand research that you are collecting yourself
secondary research
second hand research, that somebody else has collected.
qualitative
words from open questions (descriptions)
quantitative
numbers from a questionnaire
rapport
quick relationship being built before and interview begins
transcription
word for word write up, for an interview, after the recording has been taken.
participants
individuals being involved in observations.
non-participants
individuals being observed from a distance.
covert
individuals know that they are going to be observed but don’t know when it’s going to happen.
overt
individuals know when an observation is going to happen and what time it will take place.
triangulation
the use of more than one primary method of research.
action research
solving a problem in your own setting or practice.
Target group?
Individuals who are chosen from the whole population, based from their characteristics that fit the type of study that’s taking place
Sample group ?
Individuals that you select to participate in the study
