paradigm and categories of research Flashcards
Reality exists; there is a real world driven by natural causes.
Ontologic Positivist
Reality is multiple and subjective, mentally constructed by individuals.
Ontologic Naturalist
The inquirer is independent.
epistemologic positivist
The inquirer interacts with those being researched.
epistemologic naturalist
Deductive processes (fixed design), tight control on context, quantitative seeks generalization
methodologic positivist
Inductive processes (specific to general), flexible design, qualitative seeks pattern, emphasis on entirely of some phenomenon
methodologic naturalist
It aims to acquire new knowledge and understanding. has NO APPLICATION.
ex: Theory, understanding of grieving process
Basic/pure research
It is oriented towards, new intervention, new devices
ex; new gadget, transferring of file
Applied research
Studies where there are different types of subjects with different types of characteristics. Treat them simultaneously. 1 to 2 years in the making.
cross-sectional
Studies wherein the same set of subjects in treated over a period of time. Above 4 years in the making.
Longitudinal
- 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.
Quantitative research
Scientific method which uses a general set of orderly, disciplined, procedures to acquire information and moves in an orderly and systematic fashion.
Quantitative research
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
experimental research
Lack at least one of the properties of true experimental. Lack randomization
Quasi-experimental research
does not use manipulation and control of the independent variables and is conducted mostly in the natural setting under natural conditions
non experimental research