Qual vs Quan Flashcards

1
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constructivist

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quaL

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2
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positivism

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quaN

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3
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a word for “perceived view” or subjective

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Constructivism

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4
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a word received view” or objective

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Positivism

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5
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Aim to generalize

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quaN

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6
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Explain phenomenon

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quaN

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7
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cause and effect correlation

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quaN

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8
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Prediction and Control

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quaN

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9
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Aim to find patterns

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quaL

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10
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Explore/describe

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quaL

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11
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Understand phenomenon

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quaL

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12
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uses the term “phenomenon” more

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quaL

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13
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inductive reasoning

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looking for a PATTERN and then generalizing it

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14
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deductive reasoning

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Starting with data, and using that to decide something

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15
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hallmark of inductive reasoning

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pattern

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16
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Going from general to specific

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deductive

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17
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Going from specific to general

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inductive

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18
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N or L: deductive

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quaN

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19
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N or L: inductive

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quaL

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20
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linear

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quaN

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21
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circular

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quaL

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22
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thematic analysis

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quaL

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23
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systematic analysis

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quaN

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24
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meta-synthesis

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quaL

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25
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the term informant

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quaL

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26
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the term variable

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quaN

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27
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passive observer

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quaN

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28
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needs theory from the beginning

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quaN

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29
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theory testing

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quaN

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30
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explanation

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quaN

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31
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parts = the whole

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quaN

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32
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the term “subject”

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quaN

33
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active participant

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quaL

34
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theory building

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quaL

35
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discover

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quaL

36
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describe/understand

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quaL

37
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whole is greater than the parts

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quaL

38
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term “field work”

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quaL

39
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literature review done at the beginning of the article

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quaN

40
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literature review at the end of the article

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quaL

41
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no randomization

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quaL

42
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themes and subthemes

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quaL

43
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reliability and validity

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quaN

44
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rigor and trustworthy

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quaL

45
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being reflective on what you did (reflexivity)

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quaL

46
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no blinding

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quaL

47
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Respondent

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quaN

48
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Relationships

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quaN

49
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Patterns of association

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quaL

50
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Grounded theory research

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quaL

51
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Phenomenological research

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quaL

52
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Ethnographic research

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quaL

53
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Seeks to understand key social psychological processes

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quaL

54
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abstractions of particular aspects of human behavior or characteristics (e.g., pain, weight).

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concept

55
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are slightly more complex abstractions (e.g., self-care)

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Constructs

56
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knit concepts into a coherent system that purports to explain phenomena.

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Theories

57
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Types of Variables: height and weight

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continuous

58
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Types of Variables: gender

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categoric

59
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the abstract or theoretical meaning of a concept being studied

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Conceptual definition

60
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the operations (measurements) a researcher must perform to measure the concept and collect the desired information

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Operational definition

61
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Major Classes of Quantitative Research: Researchers actively introduce an intervention or treatment

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Experimental research

62
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Major Classes of Quantitative Research: Researchers collect data without intervening or introducing treatments.

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Nonexperimental research (observational research)

63
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Qualitative Research: Seeks to understand key social psychological processes

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Grounded theory research

64
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Qualitative Research: Focuses on the lived experiences of humans

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Phenomenological research

65
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Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 1:

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Conceptual

66
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Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 2:

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Design and Planning Phase

67
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Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 3:

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Collecting the data

68
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Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 4:

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Analyzing the data

69
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Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 5:

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Dissemination

70
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in a quaN study the ppl being studied are called

A

subjects or study participants

71
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in a quaL study the ppl participating are called

A

informants or study participants

72
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theory is often the product of the research

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quaL

73
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really the only 2 steps that I need to remember in the quaN phases

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phase one is conceptual and phase 2 is design and planning

74
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which phase in quaN: literature review

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conceptual

75
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which phase in quaN: clinical fieldwork

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conceptual

76
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which phase in quaN: forming hypothesis

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conceptual

77
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which phase in quaN: choosing a research design

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Design and Planning Phase

78
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which phase in quaN: choosing population

A

Design and Planning Phase

79
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which phase in quaN: choosing HOW to do anything

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Design and Planning Phase