Module 3 Flashcards
1
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Nature of Non-experimental Research Designs
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- Single variable
- Variables can’t be manipulated
- Noncausal relationship
- Exploratory
2
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Manipulation
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High: Experiments
Low: Non-experiments
3
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Imposition
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High: Experiments
Low: Non-experiments
4
Q
Approaches to Non-experimental Research Designs
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- Phenomenology
- Case study
- Field studies
- Archival study
- Qualitative research
5
Q
Surveys and Interviews
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- useful in collecting data and obtaining information
- Closed questions
- Open-ended questions
- Content analysis
6
Q
Levels of Measurement
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- Nominal
- Ordinal
- Interval
- Ratio
7
Q
Scaling Techniques
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- Semantic differential
- Likert scale
- Continuous dimension
- Response styles
8
Q
Collecting Data
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- Questionnaires
- Mail or telephone surveys
- Internet survey
- Interview
- Focus groups
9
Q
Sampling Techniques
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- Probability sampling
- Non-probability sampling
10
Q
Sample is selected by groups or strata
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Stratified Random Sampling
11
Q
Each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
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Simple Random Sampling
11
Q
Choosing the most available, willing respondents
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Convenience Sampling
11
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Selecting respondents through chain referral
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Snowball Sampling
11
Q
Using a ready list of the total population arranged in order to select sample
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Systematic Sampling
12
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Sample is selected based on characteristics that an individual possesses
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Purposive Sampling
