Methodology

Question 1

GP meaning

Answer 1

Global Perspectives

Question 2

Methodology

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A systematic plan for gathering and analyzing observations about the world.

Question 3

Validity

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The state of being an acceptable or reasonable answer to the question asked.

Question 4

Empirical

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Focused on measuring data about the natural world.

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Quantitative

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Numerically measurable

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Sampling

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The collection of data from a subset, which is used to draw conclusions about the wider set, depending on the total population size or composition.

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Positivism

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The belief that observations must be scientifically verified and numerically proven to be valid.

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Constructivism

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Nonexistence of an objective reality.

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Subjectivity

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The view that meaning is based on personal beliefs and attitudes.

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Experimental

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Data that comes from controlled observations of individuals phenomena.

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Theoretical

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General ideas or rules that explain individual phenomena and based on experimental date.

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Phenomenon

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Something that occurs in the natural world.

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Hypothesis

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An assumption to be tested against further investigation.

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Scientific model

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An idea used to represent something that happens in nature.

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Secondary Data

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Information, not personally collected by the researcher, but used by them in the research. Eg: articles, documents, books, etc.