Research Methods

Question 1

scientific method-

Answer 1

Def: Learning about the world through logically constructed theory and systemic examinations to explain how things work.

Question 2

Quantitative: (counting)

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Data is collected and quantified into numbers for analysis

Question 3

Qualitative:

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(learning, understanding) Data is gathered that focuses on the experimental nature of a phenomenon to provide in depth knowledge about a given topic.

Question 4

Falsification:

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The ability of a theory to be tested and proved to be false.

Question 5

Replication:

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The repetition of a previous study using a different sample or population to verify or refute the original finding.

Question 6

Objectivity:

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The ability to represent the object of the study accurately without bias.

Question 7

Theory:

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a logical explanation of how or why a social phenomenon exists. Does not use numbers only uses words

Question 8

Hypothesis:

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A statement about the world derived from theories that can be falsified when tested. Uses numbers than just words

Question 9

Variables:

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a concept or factor that express that can take on multiple values. Things that are observed and measured. Independent variable is not affected by anything. Variable that is affected by the independent variable.

Question 10

Concepts:

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ideas that describe a number of things that have a something in common.

Question 11

Correlational Relationship

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The degree to which two or more variables are associated with one another

Question 12

Causal Relationship

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one variable has a direct effect to cause a change in another variable

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Spurious Relationship

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a correlation/casual relationship that is caused by something else that is not being measured.

Question 14

Positivism

Answer 14

is how sociology approaches gathering knowledge

Question 15

Interpretive research

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research from an experience near perspective in that the researcher does not start with concepts determined a priori but rather seeks to allow these to emerge from encounters in the field

Question 16

Critical research

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capacity to inquire against the grain to question the conceptual and theoretical base of knowledge design research that go beyond prevailing assumption and understandings.