quiz 2 (LESSON 2) Flashcards
it is a positivist scientific method, it is concerned with numbers and measurement
Quantitative Research
is defined as the “naturalistic method of research which deals with the concern of human difficulty by discovering it straightly” (Beck, 2004).
Qualitative Research
Kinds of Qualitative Research
- Phenomenology
- Ethnography
- Grounded Theory
- Case study
- Content and Discourse Analysis
- Historical Analysis
It is the study of how people give meaning to their experiences (ex. Death of loved ones)
Phenomenology
It is understanding of how a particular cultural group goes about their daily lives
Ethnography
This occurs when a researcher discovers a new theory based on the data collected
Grounded Theory
This study involves an investigation of a person, group, organization, or situation for a long period of time to explain
Case study
This method requires the examination or analysis of the substance or content of the communication
Content and Discourse Analysis
This is the study of primary documents to explain the connection of past events to the present time.
Historical Analysis