Intro to Research Flashcards
What situation is each paradigm most appropriate for?
Qualitative:
Quantitative:
Action Research:
What is the purpose of each research paradigm?
Qualitative:
gain insights into areas of interest
Quantitative:
Describes, predicts or controls variables of interest
Action Research:
Used by educators to make decisions about specific situations, not generalizable
What are the differences between traditional research and action research?
Traditional
Action
What type of data does quantitative research collect for analysis?
Numerical data
What type of data does qualitative research collect for analysis?
Narrative and visual data
Which type of research states the hypothesis before the study begins?
Quantitative
Which research paradigm employs an inductive strategy?
Qualitative research
Which research paradigm tends to involve more subjects?
Quantitative
Which type of research uses categorical data analysis?
Qualitative research
Which type of research uses statistical methods for data analysis?
Quantitative
