Quantitative Key Words

Question 1

The specific way in which a study is conducted

Answer 1

Research methods

Question 2

The overall plan which identifies the way in which a study will be carried out.

Answer 2

Research design

Question 3

The principles, philosophy or science is conducted

Answer 3

Research methodology

Question 4

A framework that encompasses ideas and beliefs about reality, the way in which knowledge is acquired and the way research should be carried.

Answer 4

Research paradigm

Question 5

Combining and integrating the statistical data from a number of studies

Answer 5

Meta-analysis

Question 6

Events, experience or attributes investigated in a study that can be perceived by the senses.

Answer 6

Phenomena

Question 7

Beliefs about the nature of being and the characteristics of reality.

Answer 7

Ontology

Question 8

Beliefs about the nature of knowledge and how knowledge is acquired.

Answer 8

Epistemiology

Question 9

A research method which is similar to a true experiment but either the randomisation or control element is missing.

Answer 9

Quasi experiment

Question 10

Identifying a study’s strength, weaknesses and limitations in an objective and balance way to determine whether it is valid and reliable or trustworthy.

Answer 10

Critical appraisal