Paper 3: Part 3 - Theoretical Understandings Flashcards

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What are the 3 topics in part 3?

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  1. generalizability
  2. credibility
  3. bias
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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
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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?
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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)
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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
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