R - done Flashcards
Post positivism paradigm -
Definition?
Associated w which type of research?
Truth can only be approximated because of error in measurement.
More prevalent in quantitative research.
Positivism paradigm -
Definition?
Associated w which type of research?
Objective truth exists and can only be understood if directly measurable.
Tied to quantitative research.
Constructivism paradigm -
AKA?
Definition?
Associated w which type of research?
Interpretivism.
There are multiple realities or perspectives for any given reality.
Qualitative research.
Critical/ideological paradigm -
Definition?
Associated w which type of research?
- Researchers take a proactive role and
confront social structure affecting oppressed groups. - Qualitative research.
Ethics in research include? (4)
- Informed consent w right to decline.
- Risks as well as benefits.
- Human studies review board.
- Debriefing, especially if deception was used.
Nazi medical war crimes -
Ethics violated?
Deceived, exploited,and tortured prisoners in the name of research.
Milgram study -
Studied what?
Ethics violated?
- Milgram obedience study.
- Study subjects shocked learners when they were incorrect. Shock was at the max 65% of the time
- Participants were deceived, emotionally harmed and not debriefed,
Tuskegee study -
Studied what?
Ethics violated?
- Tuskegee syphilis study.
- Deceived participants, not telling them their correct Dx or that effective Txt of penicillin was available when it came out.
Jewish Chronic Disease Hospital study -
Studied what?
Ethics violated?
Subjects & controls were injected w live cancer cells, but not informed.
Willowbrook study -
Studied what?
Ethics violated?
- Kids at a school for the mentally disabled were injected w hepatitis.
- Parents who wanted to enroll their kids signed consent, but were never told they could refuse or about effects.
Legal standards for research? (2)
- Use of human studies review board.
- HIPAA protects private health information.
Human studies review board?
IRB must be used by all federally funded institutions who do research w humans,
and any research conducted by such institutions, even if all of it isn’t federally funded.
45 CFR 46?
Code of federal regulations, title 45, part 46, contains policies to guide researchers using human subjects, including use of an institutional review board.
Independent variable?
Construct that is manipulated or controlled in some way.
Dependent variable?
The outcome variable that is checked for influence by the independent variable.
Extraneous variables?
Other variables, besides the independent variable, that could affect the dependent variable.
Confounding variable?
An extraneous variable that the experimenter has not controlled for and that affects the dependent variable.
Descriptive vs relational vs causal research Qs?
- Descriptive -examine what exists - counts, averages, descriptive stats
- Relational - relationship between variables, correlations
- Causal - cause-effect relationships
Research hypothesis?
A testable concise statement involving the expected relationship between 2 or more variables.
Directional vs nondirectional hypotheses?
Directional - indicates direction of relationship, eg positive correlation.
Nondirectional - doesn’t indicate direction of relationship
Null hypothesis?
There is no relationship between IV & DV.
Alternative hypothesis?
- used to identify extraneous variables, developed to be eliminated.
- the experimental hypothesis; there is a relationship between IV and DV.
Significance level -
AKA?
Definition?
AKA the alpha value
Same as the p value
Threshold for rejecting the null hypothesis
P value?
- A p value is the likelihood of obtaining a false positive result for the experimental hypothesis.
- A p value of less than or equal to .05 or .01 indicates significant results.
- Default is a tailed test: When alpha = .05, there is a .025 cutoff region at both tails.
Type I error?
- Rejecting the null when it’s true, or
- A false positive result for the experimental hypothesis.
Type II error?
- Accepting the null hypothesis when it’s false, or
- Rejecting the experimental hypothesis when it’s true.
Alpha?
The probability of a type I error.
Beta?
The probability of a type II error.
Power?
- The likelihood of detecting a significant relationship between variables when there is one.
- Power is avoiding a type II error.
How can power be increased? (6)
- increase alpha
- increase sample size
- increase effect size
- minimize error
- use a one-tailed test
- use a nonparametric statistic
Probability vs nonprobability sampling?
- Probability sampling - all persons in a known population have a chance of being selected, therefore more likely to reflect the whole population.
- Non-probability sampling - accessing samples of convenience.
Probability sampling methods? (5)
- simple random
- systematic
- stratified random
- cluster
- multistage
Non-probability sampling methods (3)?
- Convenience
- Purposeful
- Quota
Simple random sampling -
Type?
Definition?
- Probability sampling method.
- Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
Systematic sampling -
Type?
Definition?
- Probability sampling method.
- Every nth element is chosen.
Stratified random sampling -
Type?
Definition?
- Probability sampling method.
- A pop is divided into subgroups, eg by gender, race, and samples are drawn randomly from the subgroups.
Cluster sampling -
Type?
Definition?
Caveat?
- Probability sampling method.
- Identify/list existing groups
- Take a random sample of groups
- No sampling of subjects within groups
- Less representative than other methods.
Multi-stage sampling -
Type?
Definition & examples?
- Probability sampling method.
- Common in cluster sampling.
- Might include a 2 stage random sample ( eg randomly select 60 schools & then 10 classes from each school.)
- Might include a 3 stage random sample (eg randomly select 200 school districts, then 20 schools from each district, & then 10 classes from each school.
And so forth.
Convenience sampling - Type? Definition? (2) Caveat? Example?
- Non probability sampling.
- An easily accessible population.
- Most common method.
- Most likely doesn’t fully represent the population of interest.
- Eg survey clients willing to participate.
Purposeful sampling?
- Non probability sampling.
- Select a sample from a population which will be most informative about a topic of interest.
- Participants are selected because they represent needed characteristics
Quota sampling?
- Non probability sampling.
- Similar to cluster & stratified, but no randomization.
- Draw the needed # of participants with the needed characteristics (eg race, gender) from the convenience sample.
Randomization -
Purpose?
2 Types?
- Helps to maximize the credibility & generalizability of a study’s findings.
- random assignment
- random selection.
Random selection -
Definition?
Related to what type of validity?
- Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
- Closely related to external validity.
Random assignment
Definition?
Related to what type of validity?
- Randomly assigning participants to different groups. Ensure groups are equal & any systematic differences are due to chance.
- Closely related to internal validity.
Experimental vs control groups?
- An experimental or treatment group is receiving active treatment.
- A control group is a group w similar characteristics that does not receive the experimental treatment.
Types of control groups? (3)
- Wait list
- Placebo
- Treatment as usual (TAU)
Blind study?
Participants aren’t aware whether they are getting the experimental treatment.
Double Blind study?
Reduces risk of?
- Neither experimenter nor Participants know who is getting the experimental treatment.
- Reduces placebo effect & researcher bias.
Placebo effect?
% showing placebo effect?
- Positive effects without treatment.
- 20-30% of participants may show placebo effect.
Internal validity -
Definition?
What strengthens it? (1)
- Means change in the DV is due to the IV.
- Control of external variables strengthens it
Some threats to internal validity? (10)
History Selection Statistical regression Testing - learning the test Instrumentation Attrition Maturation Diffusion of treatment - groups talk to each other about their txt Experimenter effects Subject effects
Threat to internal validity- History?
Extraneous events occurring during the expt, inside or outside the study.
Threat to internal validity- Selection?
Group differences exist before the intervention due to lack of random assignment, eg a co-occurring variable that affects the DV.
Threat to internal validity- Statistical regression? (3)
- Statistical phenomenon of regression toward the mean.
- Scores of participants who were selected because of their extreme score (eg very depressed) are affected.
- May look like improvement or worsening.
Threat to internal validity- Testing? (4)
- An Issue when pretests are involved.
- Practice effects
- memory effects
- developing familiarity w the test
Threat to internal validity- instrumentation?
Examples?
- Changes in the instrument affect results.
- Eg paper, computer, evaluator.
Threat to internal validity- attrition? (2)
- Individuals systematically drop out.
- Esp problem for longitudinal studies.
Threat to internal validity- maturation? (3)
- Changes in a participant over time affect the DV.
- Tend to be normal developmental changes.
- Includes fatigue.
Threat to internal validity- diffusion of treatment?
Problem when groups have contact & effects of an intervention are felt in another group.
Threat to internal validity- experimenter effects?
2 types?
- Bias of the investigator affects participants.
- Halo effect.
- Hawthorne effect.
Halo effect?
The investigator’s subjective perception of one characteristic are generalized to perceptions of other traits.
Hawthorne effect -
Definition?
AKA?
- The presence of an investigator influences responses independent of any intervention.
- AKA reactivity.
Threat to internal validity- subject effects?
Participants pick up cues (ie demand characteristics).
External validity -
Definition?
Investigators must?
- The ability to generalize results to a larger group.
- Investigators must describe participants, variables, procedures & settings so readers can ascertain generalizability.
Threats to external validity? (5)
- Novelty
- Experimenter
- Measurement of the DV
- Measurement by treatment
- History by treatment effects
External validity threat - novelty effect?
A txt produces positive results just because it is novel to participants.
External validity threat - experimenter effect -
Definition?
2 types?
- Same as for internal threat: Bias of the investigator affects participants.
- Halo effect.
- Hawthorne effect.
External validity threat - history by txt effect?
An experiment is conducted in a time period full of contextual factors that can’t be duplicated.
External validity threat - measurement of the DV?
Similar to instrumentation threat, the effectiveness of a txt may depend on the type of measurement used.
External validity threat - time of measurement by txt effect?
Timing of post test may influence post test results.
Four main types of research?
- Quantitative
- Qualitative
- Mixed method
- Single subject
Quantitative research - definition? (4)
- Attempts to capture the relationship between 2 things that can be measured numerically.
- Tests a hypothesis.
- Descriptive or causal relationship.
- Results are given in numbers and in terms of statistical significance.
Qualitative research -
- definition? (2)
- data? (2)
- sampling? (1)
- a couple of types?
- Answers Qs about how a phenomenon occurs.
- Greater subjectivity.
- Data in words, rather than numbers.
- Data include interviews, field notes, photos, video, artifacts.
- Sampling usually not randomized.
- Includes case studies, policy evaluation.
Mixed method research -
Definition?
2 pros?
1 con?
- Mix of the qualities of quantitative & qualitative the research.
- Can strengthen what one method alone can provide.
- Results may be more generalizable.
- Can be time consuming.
Two types of Mixed method research?
- Concurrent design
- Sequential design
Mixed method research - Concurrent design -
Definition?
AKA?
- Qualitative & quantitative data are collected at the same time.
- AKA triangulation.
Mixed method research - Sequential design -
Definition?
Two types?
- Either qualitative or quantitative data are collected first.
- Exploratory - qualitative first.
- Explanatory - quantitative first.
Single subject research design? (SSRD) (3)
- Usually quantitative.
- Measure how receiving or not receiving txt affects
a single subject or a group who can be treated as a single subject. - Often behavioral.
Specialized research designs that can be both quantitative or qualitative? (6)
- Descriptive
- Longitudinal
- Cross-sectional
- Survey
- Action research
- Pilot study
Descriptive research? (3)
Example?
- Describes a phenomenon
- No intervention
- No causal info
- Eg buying habits
Longitudinal research?
Definition? (2)
Limitations? (3)
- Repeated assessments over time
- Track pattern or development
- Limitations: evaluation costs, cohort effects, attrition
Cross-sectional research?
Limitations? (2)
- Examines different groups (w similar characteristics) that differ on the variable of interest (eg age) at a particular point in time
- Limitation: comparisons can only be inferred since the same individuals are not being studied, so the developmental changes observed may not be real changes
- Limitation: different age groups may have cohort differences, eg historical experiences
Survey research?
Definition?
Includes? (6)
Caveats? (2)
- Select a sample, administer questions
- Includes written, oral, questionnaires, surveys, interviews, or written statements from participants
- Surveys are only as good as their design
- Capabilities of subjects must be considered
Action research -
Definition? (2)
Example?
- To improve your own practice or organization.
- To test new approaches, theories, ideas, teachings
- Eg needs assessment
Pilot study -
Definition?
Advantages? (3)
Smaller version of a study used to assess feasibility of larger study
Advantages: increase likelihood of success, identify problems, opportunity to revise
3 categories of quantitative research design?
- Nonexperimental
- Experimental
- SSRDs- single subject research designs (may contain qualitative components)
Nonexperimental research designs?
Category?
Definition? (2)
- Quantitative
- Exploratory & descriptive, no interventions
- Observe & outline the properties of a variable
Experimental research designs?
Category?
All have in common? (3)
- Quantitative
- Involve an intervention in which conditions & variables are manipulated
- Goal - assess cause & effect relationships
- Random assignment is necessary for most experimental designs
Single subject research designs? (SSRDs)
Category?
Definition?
- Primarily quantitative, may contain qualitative components
- Measure behavioral &/or attitudinal changes across time for an individual or a few individuals
4 types of Nonexperimental research designs?
- Descriptive
- Comparative
- Correlational
- Ex post facto design
Descriptive research design?
Category & Type of research design?
Definition?
2 kinds?
- Quantitative Non experimental research design
- Thoroughly describing a variable at one time or over time
- Simple descriptive designs & Longitudinal designs
Simple descriptive designs -
Definition?
What type of research design? (2)
A special type of simple descriptive design?
- 1 shot surveys of a variable
- Quantitative Nonexperimental, descriptive design
- A special type of simple descriptive design: cross sectional
Cross sectional designs - Category & type of research design? A special type of? Definition? Example
- Quantitative non experimental, descriptive research design
- A special type of simple descriptive design
- Involve different groups of participants studied at the same time
- eg the degree of financial support given by alumni who graduated 1yr, 5 yrs, 10yrs ago
Longitudinal designs?
What category & type of research design?
3 kinds?
- Quantitative nonexperimental, descriptive design
- 3 kinds: trend, cohort, panel.
Trend study -
Category & Type of research design?
Definition?
- Quantitative nonexperimental, descriptive, longitudinal design
- Involves assessing the general population over time w new individuals sampled each time data are collected
Cohort study -
Category & Type of research design?
Definition?
Example?
- Quantitative, nonexperimental, descriptive, longitudinal design
- Assessing the same population over time -
A cohort sample is a group that experiences some type of event (typically birth) in a selected time. This group may be compared over time to another cohort group or other differing group. This alternate comparison group would not have the same associated event or exposure. These studies compare the lives of the differing groups to draw conclusions. - Example: A group of graduates that are the same age from different colleges with the same degree are studied every 5 years on how they have progressed.