Qual vs Quan Flashcards
constructivist
quaL
positivism
quaN
a word for “perceived view” or subjective
Constructivism
a word received view” or objective
Positivism
Aim to generalize
quaN
Explain phenomenon
quaN
cause and effect correlation
quaN
Prediction and Control
quaN
Aim to find patterns
quaL
Explore/describe
quaL
Understand phenomenon
quaL
uses the term “phenomenon” more
quaL
inductive reasoning
looking for a PATTERN and then generalizing it
deductive reasoning
Starting with data, and using that to decide something
hallmark of inductive reasoning
pattern
Going from general to specific
deductive
Going from specific to general
inductive
N or L: deductive
quaN
N or L: inductive
quaL
linear
quaN
circular
quaL
thematic analysis
quaL
systematic analysis
quaN
meta-synthesis
quaL
the term informant
quaL
the term variable
quaN
passive observer
quaN
needs theory from the beginning
quaN
theory testing
quaN
explanation
quaN
parts = the whole
quaN
the term “subject”
quaN
active participant
quaL
theory building
quaL
discover
quaL
describe/understand
quaL
whole is greater than the parts
quaL
term “field work”
quaL
literature review done at the beginning of the article
quaN
literature review at the end of the article
quaL
no randomization
quaL
themes and subthemes
quaL
reliability and validity
quaN
rigor and trustworthy
quaL
being reflective on what you did (reflexivity)
quaL
no blinding
quaL
Respondent
quaN
Relationships
quaN
Patterns of association
quaL
Grounded theory research
quaL
Phenomenological research
quaL
Ethnographic research
quaL
Seeks to understand key social psychological processes
quaL
abstractions of particular aspects of human behavior or characteristics (e.g., pain, weight).
concept
are slightly more complex abstractions (e.g., self-care)
Constructs
knit concepts into a coherent system that purports to explain phenomena.
Theories
Types of Variables: height and weight
continuous
Types of Variables: gender
categoric
the abstract or theoretical meaning of a concept being studied
Conceptual definition
the operations (measurements) a researcher must perform to measure the concept and collect the desired information
Operational definition
Major Classes of Quantitative Research: Researchers actively introduce an intervention or treatment
Experimental research
Major Classes of Quantitative Research: Researchers collect data without intervening or introducing treatments.
Nonexperimental research (observational research)
Qualitative Research: Seeks to understand key social psychological processes
Grounded theory research
Qualitative Research: Focuses on the lived experiences of humans
Phenomenological research
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 1:
Conceptual
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 2:
Design and Planning Phase
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 3:
Collecting the data
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 4:
Analyzing the data
Major Steps in a Quantitative Study: phase 5:
Dissemination
in a quaN study the ppl being studied are called
subjects or study participants
in a quaL study the ppl participating are called
informants or study participants
theory is often the product of the research
quaL
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
which phase in quaN: literature review
conceptual
which phase in quaN: clinical fieldwork
conceptual
which phase in quaN: forming hypothesis
conceptual
which phase in quaN: choosing a research design
Design and Planning Phase
which phase in quaN: choosing population
Design and Planning Phase
which phase in quaN: choosing HOW to do anything
Design and Planning Phase
