MODULE 5: KINDS OF RESEARCH ACROSS A FIELDS Flashcards
this is widely used in hard sciences such as Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science etc. It can also be used in some topics under the social sciences.
Quantitative Research
This is commonly used in the soft science such as Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Occupational Therapy, etc.
Qualitative Research
this research describes the phenomena being studied. It addresses the “what” question. Data are gathered and descriptive statistics are then used to analyze such data. Thus, descriptive research considers one variable at a time (i.e., univariate analysis), and is typically the entry-level type of research in a new area of inquiry. It typically describes what appears to be happening and what the important variables seem to be.
Descriptive research
this research determines the relations among two or more variables. Data are gathered from multiple variables and ______ statistical techniques are then applied to the data.
Correlational Research
the researcher manipulates one or more independent or grouping variables, les, (e.g., by comparing treatment conditions, such as an intervention group vs. a control group) and then observes the impact of that manipulation on one or more dependent or outcome variables (e.g., student achievement or motivation). The statistical method of analysis is typically some form of the analysis of variance.
experimental research
This research is employed by researchers who are interested in reporting events and/or conditions that occurred in the past. This is for the purpose of establishing facts in order to arrive at conclusions concerning part events or predict future events.
historical research
The analysis of the ability to complete a project successfully, taking into account legal, economic, technical, scheduling, marketing, environmental and other factors. Rather than just diving into a project and hoping for the best.
feasibility study
Quantitative research is the type of research that is widely used in the natural, mathematical and social sciences.
Natural science is concerned with the description, prediction and understanding of natural phenomena, based on observational and empirical evidence. Under natural science, we find life science (or biological science) and physical science. Under physical science, we have physics, space science, chemistry and Earth science.
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The mathematical sciences are areas of study that includes mathematics as the main field or sub-field like statistics, some areas of physics, biometrics, Computer science, computational science, population genetics, operations research, cryptology, econometrics, theoretical physics, actuarial science and much more.
In social sciences, quantitative research is widely used in psychology, economics, demography, sociology, marketing, community health, health and human development, gender and political science.
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