paradigm and categories of research Flashcards

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Reality exists; there is a real world driven by natural causes.

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Ontologic Positivist

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Reality is multiple and subjective, mentally constructed by individuals.

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Ontologic Naturalist

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The inquirer is independent.

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epistemologic positivist

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The inquirer interacts with those being researched.

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epistemologic naturalist

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Deductive processes (fixed design), tight control on context, quantitative seeks generalization

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methodologic positivist

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Inductive processes (specific to general), flexible design, qualitative seeks pattern, emphasis on entirely of some phenomenon

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methodologic naturalist

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It aims to acquire new knowledge and understanding. has NO APPLICATION.
ex: Theory, understanding of grieving process

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Basic/pure research

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It is oriented towards, new intervention, new devices
ex; new gadget, transferring of file

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Applied research

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Studies where there are different types of subjects with different types of characteristics. Treat them simultaneously. 1 to 2 years in the making.

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cross-sectional

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Studies wherein the same set of subjects in treated over a period of time. Above 4 years in the making.

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Longitudinal

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  • Conducted to find answers to questions about the relationship among measurable variables with the purpose of explaining, controlling, and predicting phenomena.
  • Its outcome is in numerical data.
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Quantitative research

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Scientific method which uses a general set of orderly, disciplined, procedures to acquire information and moves in an orderly and systematic fashion.

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Quantitative research

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Researchers are active agents. The researchers consciously manipulate the conditions in the study and make observations in a tightly controlled environment.

three properties: Manipulation, Control, Randomization

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experimental research

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Lack at least one of the properties of true experimental. Lack randomization

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Quasi-experimental research

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does not use manipulation and control of the independent variables and is conducted mostly in the natural setting under natural conditions

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non experimental research

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Test the differences (new/old curriculum)

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comparative

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Test the strength of relationship (IQ/HT)

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correlational

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Starts with a few preconceived ideas and stresses the importance of people’s interpretations events and circumstances.
Focus: to capture and understand the entirely of certain phenomena and collect narrative data.

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qualitative research

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A systematic, subjective approach is used to describe life experiences and give them meaning.

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qualitative research

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  • Focuses on lived experiences
  • A design of inquiry coming from philosophy and psychology in which the researcher describes the lived experiences of individuals about a phenomenon as described by participants
  • Deals with topics such as the meaning of life for people suffering from chronic illnesses, those in stress or those who have lost their loved ones.
  • Main data source: in-depth conversations (atleast 20 mins)
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Phenomenological research

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  • Focuses on culture
  • An inquiry coming from anthropology and sociology in which the researcher requires a long period of stay in the field to describe and interpret cultural behavior, with the researcher seeking to learn from members of a cultural
    group to understand their view of the world
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Ethnographic research

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  • focuses on development and evolution of a social experience
  • A design of inquiry from sociology in which the researcher derives a general, abstract theory of a process, action and interaction grounded in participants’ views.
  • For masteral/ phD
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Grounded theory research

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  • Focuses on the past
  • Attempts to answer questions about causes, effects, or trends related to past events, issues, or conditions that may explain current behavioral practices.
  • Involves systematic collection, critical evaluation, and interpretation of historical evidence with the end goal of discovering new knowledge
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Historical research

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It focuses on single entity or one case.

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case studies

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  • Focuses on story in studies
  • Focuses on a narrative or story to determine how individuals make sense of life events.
  • 2-3 minutes
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narrative analysis