Lecture 1 Flashcards
Method of Tenacity
One of the ways of knowing, always believed.
Method of Intuition
One of the ways of knowing, feels good.
Method of Authority
One of the ways of knowing, respected source.
Method of Science
Empirical / Objective
Characteristics of Scientific Explanations
Based on lawfulness & determinism, systematic & empirically based (constructs & reification), parsimonious, general & falsifiable
Model of research process
Generating idea (lit review), refine idea (operational definitions), determine appropriate design, data collection, data analysis & data interpretation
Basic vs Applied
Basic research obtains empirical data that tests theory while applied solves an immediate practical problem.
Exp vs Non-exp
Exp research manipulates an independent variable (IV) whereas non-exp does not. Exp research is the most reliable source of evidence.
Quasi-experimental research
Involves the assignment of subjects to conditions, rather than the manipulation of IV
Descriptive
Involves describing a sample or population, to document their characteristics.
Developmental Research
A form of descriptive research, it investigates patterns of growth & changes over time
Normative research
A form of descriptive research, focuses on establishing normal values for specific variables
Qualitative Research
A form of descriptive research, collects ecologically valid information, usually through interview or observation
Exploratory Research
Exploring a phenomenon of interests, and exploring its dimensions, including how it relates to other factors
Correlational Models
In exploratory research they may suggest relationships. Generally stem from non experimental research
Predictive Models
In exploratory research they may address questions of casuality. Generally stems from experimental research.
Quantitative vs Qualitative
Quantitative uses numerical data while qualitative is more subjective & narrative info.
Components of a research paper
Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion
Abstract
A single paragraph describing the whole project –> Why, Who, How, What, Significance of results
Introduction
Outline of pertinent research that has already been done –> Conext, the problem, why your approach is valid, clearly outline the problem
Methods
Participants, Apparatus / Materials, Procedures, Statistical analysis (optional)
Results
Presented as simply as possible
Discussion
Similarities and differences of your work vs findings from other authors, potential applications of this info, limitations of the research, directions for future research
