research exam Flashcards
variables that can take infinite number on the value
continuous variables
shows the results or outcomes of the influence of one of the variables. condition that you measure in an experiment
dependent variables
has a limited number of distinct values and which cannot be divided into fraction
discrete variables
they are invariably called treatment, manipulated, predictor variables
independent variables
the researcher defines who will benefit out of the findings of the study
significance of the study
uses conceptual definitions taken from books, periodicals, magazines and journals are supported with citations
definition of terms
describe the condition or situation that exist which is perceived as somethin less than the ideal or what it should be
statement of the problem
citing factors or variables that are not included in terms of time frame, number of subjects..
delimitations
it is the first part of the problem where the researcher states the objective
objective or purpose of the study (general problem)
it specifies what is covered in terms of concept, number of subjects of the population included in the study as well as the timeline
scopes
it is needed to be answered in the study and should lead the solution in making a definite conclusion
research questions (specific problem)
it strengthen or improve the object being evaluated and help to form by examining the delivery of the program
formative evaluations
data is gathered from the same sample repeatedly over an extended period of time
longitudinal study
defined as an observational study where data is collected as a whole to study a population at a single point in time to examine the relationship between variables of interest
cross sectional
assessing whether the object can be said to have caused the outcome on determining the overall impact of the casual factor
summative evaluations
variables that are held constant so that they dont interfere with the results
control variables
variable that is not affected by the independent variable even though it affects the dependent
moderating variables
variable that is affected by the independent variable
mediating variables
a representation of the relationship you expect to see between your variables
conceptual framework
this research main purpose is to observe describe and document
descriptive research
it is an objective systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena
quantitative research
the very first thing a reader comes across when searching for scientific literature
research study title
kinds of quantitative research in which it is a systematic investigation of the nature of relationships
correlational research
used to gather information from groups of people by selecting and studying samples
survey research
