research methods Flashcards
No two individuals are alike
variable
A quantity or a characteristic that has
two or more mutually exclusive values
of properties
variable
types of variables
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the stimulus
variable which is chosen by the
researcher to determine its
relationship to an observed
phenomenon
independent variable
response
variable that is observed and
measured to determine the effect of
the independent variable.
dependent variable
a secondary or special type
of independent variable chosen by the researcher
to ascertain if it alters or modifies the relationships
between the independent and dependent
variables
moderate variable
variable controlled by the
researcher in which the effects can be neutralized
by eliminating or removing the variable.
control variable
variable which interferes
with the independent and dependent variables,
but its effects can either strengthen o weaken the
independent and dependent variables
intervening variable
research process component
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Quality of researchable problem
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SMART
Specific, measurable, realistic, time-bound
the problem should be specifically
stated
specific
the problem should be specifically
stated
measurable
the data are achievable using
correct statistical techniques to arrive at precise
results
achievable
real results are not manipulated
realistic
time frame is required in every activity because the shorter the completion the better
time-bound
Criteria of a good research problem
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an interesting research
problem attracts the attention of the
investigator to study the problem
further. It also makes him determined
to work on until its completion
interesting
researchers must keep in mind that
they work not for themselves but for
the people
relevant to the needs of people
a good research problem
may not be necessarily new. It may be
reinstatement and a restructuring of an
old problem to make it new. In this
manner, results will be more relevant
and useful to a greater number of
people
innovative
4ms
man, money, materials, machinery
A
research problem should be economical and
effective in solving the problems of the society; it
should also augment social, economical and health
conditions of the people and many others
cost-effective
– a good research
problem is measurable by using research
instruments, like tests, questionnaires, rating scales,
observation schedules or interviews, and statistical
treatment to arrive at scientific and meaningful
results. A good research can be completed within a
time frame stated. The shorter completion of the
project, the better
measurable and time-bound
The statement of purpose for which the
investigation is to be conducted.
research objectives
Also have the same characteristics,
SMART, with research problem
research objectives
Stated specifically in simple language in
order that the researcher finds them
easy to measure by using research
instruments in collecting data and these
data are achieved when correct
statistical techniques are used to arrive
at real results, but every activity to be
done, time frame is required because
the shorter completion of the activity,
the better
research objectives
Interrogative
problem
declarative
objective
They provide clear explanations
regarding the relationships of variables.
“The fact that variables can be shown
to be associated but does not
guarantee that the relationship of
variables has significance”. Theoretical
framework- legal basis to describe
properly that process of the study
theoretical and conceptual framework
shapes the
justification of the research
problem/research objectives in order to
provide the legal basis for defining its
parameters. It is desirable for an
investigator to identify key concepts that
are used in the study for better
understanding of the role of theory in
research
theoretical framework
symbolic construction which uses abstract
concepts, facts or laws, variables and their
relations that explains and predicts how an
observed phenomenon exists and operates. And
investigator is required to formulate existing
theories which link his study because theories
are useful devise for interpreting, criticizing, and
unifying established scientific laws or facts that
guide in discovering new generalizations
theoretical framework
presents specific and
well defined concepts which are called constructs.
Its function is similar with theoretical framework
because the constructs used are derived from
abstract concepts of the theoretical framework.
conceptual framework
Presented in either inductive or deductive
perspective
significance of the study
Should be presented comprehensively in
order to convince the screening
committee of the importance of the study
significance of the study
the researcher moves from
particular to the general, and presents the
importance of the study from the target
beneficiaries to the researcher himself, to
the people in the community, to the
people of the province, region and nation
inductive
general to particular,
discussion of the importance of the study
starts first from the national level down to
the researcher himself to the target
beneficiaries.
deductive
important contributions to:
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Includes the coverage of the study area, the subjects, the research
instruments, the research issues or concerns, the duration of the study, and
the constraints that have direct bearing on the result of the study
scope and limitation of the study
Last section of chapter 1 of thesis, dissertation and research paper. Thesis
and dissertations do not include this section of the study if there are more
than 15 terms defined because tis portion is for the glossary. In this section,
the key terms are clearly defined
definition of terms
2 ways to define key terms:
conceptual and operational definition
– the definition of terms are based on concepts or
hypothetic ones which are usually taken from the dictionary
conceptual definition
– the definitions are based on observable
characteristics and how it is used in the study
operational definition
Aim to gain insight into the aspects of the
problem that are critical and controversial,
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Provides the investigator a background
regarding the aspects which have been
studied and not yet studied.
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assists him/her to do on the components of
the research process.
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Gives ideas to proceed with his study until its
completion
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to determine the similarities and differences
of the findings between the past and present
studies.
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the investigator is required to read all
literature and studies partially and closely
related to his study
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thre parts of literature
related readings, related literature, related studies
these are laws and department directives such as
circulars, orders, memoranda, and others which are related to the
present study. These will serve as legal bases for the paradigm of the
study. It also presents the study as having direct or indirect implications
to the government thrusts.
related readings
these are laws and department directives such as
circulars, orders, memoranda, and others which are related to the
present study. These will serve as legal bases for the paradigm of the
study. It also presents the study as having direct or indirect implications
to the government thrusts.
related literature
published and unpublished research studies are the
sources. It has direct bearing to the present study and are segregated
into foreign and local studies. Similar to related readings and related
literature, arranged in chronological order
related studies
the researcher should identify the bearing
of the related studies upon the present study.
justification of the present study
four kinds of research design
historical, descriptive, experimental, sampling
– study focused in the past
historical design
branch of knowledge concerned with past
events, especially those involving human affairs; search for
knowledge and the truth; any integrated narrative or descriptive
past events or facts written in a spirit of critical inquiry for the
whole truth.
history
A systematic and critical inquiry of the whole truth of past
events using critical method in the understanding and the
interpretation of facts which are applicable to current issues
and problems
historical design
is both science and art
research in history
Historical design is scientific and the narration thereof is an _____
art
History differs from the natural sciences because it is based
___________ which cannot be repeated,
although similar events may occur unlike in natural sciences
where it is based upon experimentation
upon the reports of observations
uses of historical research
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major steps in historical research
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sources of historical research
primary, secondary
under primary sources of historical design
documents, remains
– includes school directives
such as orders, circulars, constitution,
laws, charters, court decisions, executive
and other official records such as
proceedings of administrative officers and
bodies, reports of school surveys, annual
reports, courses of study, catalogues and
prospectuses, newspapers and
periodicals; personal materials such as
autobiographies, legal instruments
executed by individuals such as contracts,
wills, and deed.
documents
include the physical plant;
equipment, apparatus, teaching aids and
devices, picture of buildings or furnishing,
forms of diplomas and certificates,
textbooks and reference books
remains
materials as histories of
education, bibliographies, encyclopedias, and may
others. In some historical studies, it is necessary to start
with secondary sources if primary sources are not yet
available.
secondary sources