Research Process Flashcards
Scientific method
- make an observation
-need a hypothesis - collect data
-Analysis - conclusions
- share findings
Deductive reasoning
Observation + what you already know (theory) > predictions > conclusions
Inductive reasoning
Observations > find patterns = make theory up
Quantitative
Numbers, measuring, defined, objective
Qualitative
Can see/observe, narrative, subjective
Ontological view
Study of being
Ontological view - objectivism
What you do doesn’t depend on others (one reality)
Ontological view -constructivism
Viewpoint that we are all connectedn constant state of revision (multiple realities)
Epistemological view
Looking and trying to find meaning in object
Epistemological view - positivism
Everything is measurable and applies to natural sciences
Epistemological view - Interpretivism
Respects differences between people and objects of natural science
Methodological view
How we study/steps
Methodological view - quantitative
Deductive position w/ precise measure
Methodological view - qualitative
Inductive position, emphasizes understanding of human behavior
Philosophical worldviews of research
Postpositivism, transformative, constructivism, pragmatism
Research strategy
Logic of inquiry (rules, principles)
Research design
Plan to collect data
Research method
Execution of project (tools,techniques)
