Intro to Part One: Research Design Flashcards
Research is …
the systematic study and investigation of a phenomenon in order to reveal, analyze, and establish facts, principles, and theories.
The various methods of research can be categorized as …
qualitative or quantitative.
Qualitative research is conducted to …
obtain a holistic description of the quality of relationships, actions, situations, or other phenomena.
Qualitative research uses what type of approach?
a naturalistic contextual approach.
Qualitative research emphasizes …
understanding and interpretation.
Qualitative research is primarily _______________ in nature.
inductive
In qualitative research, the investigator’s perspective is …
an important element during the entire research process.
Methods of qualitative research include …
ethnographic research, phenomenological research, and research based on grounded theory.
The strategies used to collect information when using the methods of qualitative research include …
observations, interviews, and document analysis.
Quantitative research is conducted to …
obtain numerical data on variables.
Quantitative research makes use of …
empirical methods and statistical procedures.
Quantitative research emphasizes …
prediction, generalizability, and causality.
Quantitative research is primarily __________ in nature.
deductive
In quantitative research, the investigator’s perspective may be reflected …
in the purpose of the study.
In quantitative research, although the investigator’s perspective may be reflected in the purpose of the study, it is minimized in …
the analysis and interpretation of the data.
