Module I Flashcards
An investigation or experiment aimed at the discovery and interpretations of facts
Research
It is also a practice of collecting information about a particular subject
Research
A method that has the aim of extending knowledge, undertaking doubt, or solving a problem.
Inquiry
An interpretation of the various types of inquiry and actions of the ways that each type of inquiry attauns its aim.
Theory of Inquiry
Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely
Qualitative Research
Uses more flexible processes
Qualitative Research
Has high validity
Qualitative Research
Has high output replicability
Quantitative Research
Used to gain greater understanding of group similarities
Quantitative Research
Used to gain understanding of individual differences in terms of feelings, motives and experiences.
Qualitative Research
Uses structured processes
Quantitative Research
Usually concerned with generating hypothesis from data rather than testing a hypothesis
Qualitative Research
Uses unstructured instruments
Qualitative Research
Uses structured research instruments like questionnaire or schedule
Quantitative Research
Uses large sample size that are representatives of the population
Quantitative Research
Aims to characterize trends and patterns
Quantitative Research
Involves process, feelings, and motives( the why’s and the how’s) and produce in depth nd holistic data
Qualitative Research
Methods include field research, case study and secondary analysis
Qualitative Research
Methods include census, survey, experiments and secondary analysis
Quantitative Research
Steps for preparing for research
Focus
Decide on a topic
Understanding the problem
Design on the problem
A way of inquiring ideas that will help you to develop and focusing techniques by asking questions and knowing the interest of the person involved in the said issues
Brainstorming
Methods in Qualitative
Phenomenological
Case study
Historical
Ethnographical
Grounded study /theory
Methods in Quantitative
Experimental
Non-experimental
Two types of research
Applied Research
Basic Research
Usually leads to new products or new technologies taht can later on be commercialized and adopted widely
Applied Research
May provide suffiecient evidence to prove a certain concept or principle under investigation, resulting in nee knowledge or validated theories
Basic Research
The subject of an inquiry should be:
Relevant
Innovative
Novel
