Qual vs Quan Flashcards
1
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constructivist
A
quaL
2
Q
positivism
A
quaN
3
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a word for “perceived view” or subjective
A
Constructivism
4
Q
a word received view” or objective
A
Positivism
5
Q
Aim to generalize
A
quaN
6
Q
Explain phenomenon
A
quaN
7
Q
cause and effect correlation
A
quaN
8
Q
Prediction and Control
A
quaN
9
Q
Aim to find patterns
A
quaL
10
Q
Explore/describe
A
quaL
11
Q
Understand phenomenon
A
quaL
12
Q
uses the term “phenomenon” more
A
quaL
13
Q
inductive reasoning
A
looking for a PATTERN and then generalizing it
14
Q
deductive reasoning
A
Starting with data, and using that to decide something
15
Q
hallmark of inductive reasoning
A
pattern
16
Q
Going from general to specific
A
deductive
17
Q
Going from specific to general
A
inductive
18
Q
N or L: deductive
A
quaN
19
Q
N or L: inductive
A
quaL
20
Q
linear
A
quaN
21
Q
circular
A
quaL
22
Q
thematic analysis
A
quaL
23
Q
systematic analysis
A
quaN
24
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meta-synthesis
A
quaL
25
the term informant
quaL
26
the term variable
quaN
27
passive observer
quaN
28
needs theory from the beginning
quaN
29
theory testing
quaN
30
explanation
quaN
31
parts = the whole
quaN
32
the term "subject"
quaN
33
active participant
quaL
34
theory building
quaL
35
discover
quaL
36
describe/understand
quaL
37
whole is greater than the parts
quaL
38
term "field work"
quaL
39
literature review done at the beginning of the article
quaN
40
literature review at the end of the article
quaL
41
no randomization
quaL
42
themes and subthemes
quaL
43
reliability and validity
quaN
44
rigor and trustworthy
quaL
45
being reflective on what you did (reflexivity)
quaL
46
no blinding
quaL
47
Respondent
quaN
48
Relationships
quaN
49
Patterns of association
quaL
50
Grounded theory research
quaL
51
Phenomenological research
quaL
52
Ethnographic research
quaL
53
Seeks to understand key social psychological processes
quaL
54
abstractions of particular aspects of human behavior or characteristics (e.g., pain, weight).
concept
55
are slightly more complex abstractions (e.g., self-care)
Constructs
56
knit concepts into a coherent system that purports to explain phenomena.
Theories
57
Types of Variables: height and weight
continuous
58
Types of Variables: gender
categoric
59
the abstract or theoretical meaning of a concept being studied
Conceptual definition
60
the operations (measurements) a researcher must perform to measure the concept and collect the desired information
Operational definition
61
Major Classes of Quantitative Research: Researchers actively introduce an intervention or treatment
Experimental research
62
Major Classes of Quantitative Research: Researchers collect data without intervening or introducing treatments.
Nonexperimental research (observational research)
63
Qualitative Research: Seeks to understand key social psychological processes
Grounded theory research
64
Qualitative Research: Focuses on the lived experiences of humans
Phenomenological research
65
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 1:
Conceptual
66
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 2:
Design and Planning Phase
67
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 3:
Collecting the data
68
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 4:
Analyzing the data
69
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 5:
Dissemination
70
in a quaN study the ppl being studied are called
subjects or study participants
71
in a quaL study the ppl participating are called
informants or study participants
72
theory is often the product of the research
quaL
73
really the only 2 steps that I need to remember in the quaN phases
phase one is conceptual and phase 2 is design and planning
74
which phase in quaN: literature review
conceptual
75
which phase in quaN: clinical fieldwork
conceptual
76
which phase in quaN: forming hypothesis
conceptual
77
which phase in quaN: choosing a research design
Design and Planning Phase
78
which phase in quaN: choosing population
Design and Planning Phase
79
which phase in quaN: choosing HOW to do anything
Design and Planning Phase
