Quantitative Research Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the EXPERIMENTAL method of research?
scientifically acceptable, future predictions, most prestigious and sophisticated due to expense, cause and effect variables
What are the different pre-experimental method types?
- one-shot case study
- one group pretest-posttest
- static group comparison
- true control group pretest-posttest
What is the PRE-EXPERIMENTAL method?
groups are kept under observation after implementing factors of cause and effect
What is the purpose of the pre-experimental method?
to understand whether further investigation is necessary
What is the symbol for the independent variable/treatment?
x
What is the symbol for the dependent variable/measurement?
o
What happens in the one-shot case study method?
single group is exposed to experimental treatment, measurement afterwards
Can you describe the one group pretest-posttest method?
used by behavioral researchers to determine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable, measurement before and after
What happens in a static group comparison?
one group receives treatment and the other doesn’t, posttest scores used for comparison
What is the true control group pretest-posttest method?
similar to static, ensures both groups exhibit equal characteristics
What are examples of experimental research?
effects of a teacher’s lecture on quiz results, online discussion versus class discussion
