Research Methods

Question 1

Research question

Answer 1

Defines question a research investigation is trying to answer

Question 2

Aim

Answer 2

Broad statement about goal of research

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

Proposed answer to a research question

Question 4

Primary data

Answer 4

Data we collected ourselves

Question 5

Secondary data

Answer 5

Data collected by someone else that we use

Question 6

Quantitative data

Answer 6

Numerical (numbers)

Question 7

Qualitative data

Answer 7

Non numerical (descriptive)

Question 8

Sampling

Answer 8

Selection of participants from population to participate in research investigation

Question 9

Convenience sampling

Answer 9

Recruiting readily available participants

Question 10

Random sampling

Answer 10

Every member of population has equal opportunity for recruitment

Question 11

Stratified sampling

Answer 11

Sample has same proportions of each stratum as in the population of interest

Question 12

Case study

Answer 12

Investigation of one particular example of an activity, behaviour, event or problem to gain knowledge about the process as a whole

Question 13

IV

Answer 13

Independent variable. What the researcher manipulates

Question 14

DV

Answer 14

Dependent variable. What the researcher records to see if it is impacted by the IV

Question 15

Controlled variable

Answer 15

Held constant throughout investigation

Question 16

What are the five ethical concepts

Answer 16

Beneficence, interfering, justice, non-maleficence, respect

Question 17

Beneficence

Answer 17

The commitment to do good and minimise harm and risks

Question 18

Integrity

Answer 18

Honesty and transparency

Question 19

Justice

Answer 19

Ensuring fair distribution of benefits costs risks and resources

Question 20

Non-maleficence

Answer 20

Avoiding harm or making sure the potential harm is outweighed by the benefits

Question 21

Respect

Answer 21

Giving due regard to individual difference and ensuring the right to autonomy and choice

Question 22

What are the 6 ethical guidelines

Answer 22

Confidentiality, debriefing, informed consent, use of deception, voluntary participation, withdrawal rights

Question 23

Confidentiality

Answer 23

Ensuring the privacy of participants personal information

Question 24

Debriefing

Answer 24

After experiment disclosing aim results and conclusions aswell as answering questions and providing support

Question 25

Informed consent

Answer 25

Ensuring participants understand the nature purpose and risks of study before agreeing to participate

Question 26

Use of deception

Answer 26

Concealing aspects of the study. Only used when absolutely necessary and must be debriefed after

Question 27

Voluntary participation

Answer 27

Ensuring there is no pressure to participate

Question 28

Withdrawal rights

Answer 28

Allowing participants to discontinue involvement in experiment without penalty