Paper 3: Part 3 - Theoretical Understandings Flashcards
1
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What are the 3 topics in part 3?
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- generalizability
- credibility
- bias
2
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Discuss generalizability with regard to quantitative research methods
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- representative nature of the sample
- size of the sample
- the ecological validity of the experiment
3
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Discuss generalizability with regard to qualitative research methods
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- to what extent could the findings be transferred to the population from which the sample was drawn?
- what variables are important to consider when transferring the findings to another population?
- how could this research be generalized to generate theory?
4
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What are ways to establish credibility? (qualitative question)
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- triangulation (method, researcher, data)
- asking the participants to give feedback on the interpretations
- engaging in reflexivity
- using aggregate approaches (e.g. looking at several other similar case studies and drawing a conclusion based on trends)
5
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What are ways to avoid bias?
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- experimental research can use blind controls
- consider how the sample is chosen
- consider the role of reflexivity
- consider how triangulation could be used