Learning Aim A Flashcards
Define research
A systematic process of discovery and advancement of knowledge, understanding and skills
What are the 5 types of research
Primary research
Secondary research
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Mixed-methods research
What is primary research
Collects original data (often through practical action)
What is secondary research
Uses previously published data found in books, journals, websites etc
Define rationale
The reason for a decision
What is quantitative research
Formal, objective and systematic process in which numerical data is used to obtain information
Define causality
The relationship between a cause and it’s effect
What is qualitative research
Generally subjective research involving words rather than numbers
Define subjective
Based on feelings, opinions, emotional and concerned with explaining why rather than what or how many
Define deductive research
One would start from a hypothesis and then make observations to prove the hypothesis
Start with a theory, then prove it through practical
Define inductive research
One collects data and then analyses it to create explanations, models or theories
Start with practical, then deduce theory accordingly
Is quantitative research deductive or inductive
Quantitative research is Deductive
Is qualitative research deductive or inductive
Qualitative research is Inductive
What is mixed-methods research
An approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods
Define hypothesis
A proposed explanation
