research pala to eh Flashcards
- Numerical Data
- Gather empirical evidence that is within the realm of senses
Quantitative Research
- Non - Numerical Data
- In - Depth understanding of phenomena
Qualitative Research
- Generalize / Look for pattern
Research Goals - Quantitative
- In - Depth understanding of experiences
Research Goals - Qualitative
- Test / Neither a theory nor hypothesis
Hypothesis - Quantitative
- Generate / Generating hypothesis from data rather than testing a hypothesis
Hypothesis - Qualitative
- Uses structured research like questionnaires or schedules
Instrument - Quantitative
- Uses either unstructured or semi-structured
Instrument - Qualitative
- Uses large sample sizes
Sampling method - Quantitative
- Uses small sample sizes
Sampling Method - Qualitative
- Has high output replicability
Qualities of output - Quantitative
- High validity
Qualities of output - Quantitative
- Statistical / Numbers
Interpretation - Quantitative
- Thematic Words
Interpretation - Qualitative
Conducted in a systematic and rigorous way
More flexible than quantitative
Data collection and analysis occur simultaneously
Follows an iterative process
Study participants are usually selected in purposive manner, using only those for whom the topic under study is relevant
Data are collected from subjects having the richest insights.
When it reaches the point where no new information is revealed with respect to the key themes emerging from the data
Continuous collection of data
Natural context or in an uncontrolled naturalistic setting
Examines data in a naturalistic way
explores the complex meaning of simple units of experience
Phenomenological Study
involves the collection and analysis of data about specific groups sharing a common culture
Ethnographic Study
- involves comparing collected units of data against one another
- generates new theory
Grounded theory study
analysis different story from different people
Narrative analysis
in-depth examination of an individual, a group of people
Case study
concerned with the indentification, location, evaluationand synthesis of data from past events
- Documents
- Artifacts / Relics
- Oral
Historical study
