LESSON 4 Flashcards
A culminating academic experience that integrates knowledge, skills, and research to address a real world problem
Research project
Are plans and the procedures
Research approaches
Approach for exploring and understanding the meaning
Qualitative research
An approach for testing objective theories by examining the relationships among variables
Quantitative research
An approach to inquiry involving collecting both quantitative and qualitative data
Mixed-method
We see worldviews as a general philosophical orientation
Philosophical worldview
“a basic of beliefs that guide action”
Worldview
Sometimes called the scientific method, or doing science research
Postpositvist
- asserts that that individuals seek understanding of the world
- Open-ended questionnaire
Constructivist
- needs to be intertwined with politics and a political change agenda
- Contains an action agenda for reform
Transformative
- arises out of actions, situations, and consequences
- is not committed to any one system of philosophy and reality
Pragmatisim
The concise and descriptive heading of a study that clearly conveys its main focus, scope, and purpose
Research Title
- A temporary or provisional title given to a research study during its early stages of development
- It serves as a guide for researchers
Working titles