PR 3 Flashcards
What is the Etic Approach?
The Etic Approach is objective; the researcher is an observer who looks in on a culture without taking part in it.
What is the Emic Approach?
The Emic Approach is subjective; the researcher participates in the ethnographic group, observing from within the culture.
What should a Statement of the Problem include?
A general statement of the whole problem followed by specific questions or subproblems.
What are the key components of Chapter 1 in a research paper?
- Introduction
- Background of the Study
- Assumptions
- Significance of the Study
- Scope and Limitations
What is the purpose of the Introduction in a research paper?
To establish the foundation of the research paper and catch the reader’s interest.
What does the significance of the study outline?
The rationale, timeliness, and relevance of the research paper.
What should the Scope and Limitations section indicate?
What the researcher intends to do and what they will not attempt to do.
What is included in the Background of the Study?
Statements outlining the events that led to the researcher launching the study.
What is a Theoretical Framework in research?
An essential examination of existing theories that acts as a blueprint to construct arguments.
What is the difference between Conceptual Definition and Operational Definition?
- Conceptual Definition: Explains what a term means in theory.
- Operational Definition: Specifies how the term will be measured or applied in the study.
True or False: Assumptions in qualitative research need to be tested.
False.
Fill in the blank: The theoretical framework provides a _______ to construct the research arguments.
[blueprint]
What does understanding the scope and limitations ensure in research?
That the research stays realistic and focused on its objectives.
What is the purpose of defining terms in a research study?
To clarify their meaning to ensure understanding and consistency.
What factors can limitations in a study involve?
- Time
- Location
- Participant characteristics (e.g., gender, age, nationality)
- Other factors affecting results
What is the importance of the significance of the study?
It enumerates the parties that may benefit from the completion of the research.
What should a researcher include in the assumptions section?
Statements that try to answer the research questions.
What is the main goal of a Case Study?
To provide a detailed description of a specific subject’s experience.
