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defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an individual ‘s speculation with reality.
RESEARCH
Empirical, Logical, Cyclical, Analytical, Critical, Methodical, Replicability
Characteristics of Research
Research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher.
Empirical
Research is based on valid procedures and principles.
Logical
is a ___ process because it starts with a problem and ends with a problem
Cyclical
Research utilizes proven ___ procedures in gathering the data, whether historical, descriptive, and experimental and case study.
Analytical
Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
Critical
Research is conducted in a ___ manner without bias using systematic method and procedures.
Methodical
The research design and procedures are ___ or repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results.
Replicability
generally is considered to deal with beliefs about what is right or wrong, proper or improper, good or bad. According to a dictionary definition (Webster’s 1968), to be ethical is to conform to accepted professional practice.
Ethics
obtaining world knowledge,
puts premium or high value on people’s thinking or point of view conditioned by their personal traits,
an act of inquiry or investigation of real-life events
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Case Study, Ethnography, Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Action Research, Narrative Research
Types of Qualitative Research
takes place in the field of social care, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation centers, education.
involves a long-time study of a person, group, organization, or situation
Case Study
observe people situated in a natural or normal setting
the best way to conduct this kind of research is not to ask the people of their culture but to spend some time living with them and experience the way they live their life in their community
Ethnography
refers to the study of how people find their experiences meaningful
it’s primary goal is to make people understand their experiences about death of loved ones, care for handicapped persons, friendliness of people, and the like
Phenomenology
This theory takes place when you discover a new theory to underlie your study at the time of data-collection and analysis.
Grounded Theory
is a type of qualitative research that seeks ___ to improve practice and study the effects of the ___ that was taken (Streubert & Carpenter, 2002).
Action Research
Example: A researcher seeks to characterize the struggles faced by student-athletes
Narrative Research
Content Analysis, Thematic Analysis, Narrative Analysis, Grounded-Theory Analysis, Discourse Analysis
Data Analysis in Qualitative Research
helps you identify, categorize, analyze, and interpret patterns in qualitative study data
Thematic Analysis
qualitative research method that examines and quantifies the presence of certain words, subjects, and concepts in text, image, video, or audio messages.
Content Analysis
a method used to interpret research participants’ stories—things like testimonials, case studies, focus groups, interviews, and other text or visual data
Narrative Analysis
a method of conducting qualitative research to develop theories by examining real-world data.
Grounded-Theory Analysis
It involves the observation of texts, audio, and videos to study the relationships between information and its social context.
Discourse Analysis