rev Flashcards
It describes carefully the population from which your samples were obtained.
settings and participants
A question should be from general to specific
question order
In refers to the minimum used of technical jargon.
terminology
It refers to the set of principles that guide your research designs and practices.
ethical consideration
it refers to the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.
data gathering procedure
it refers to analyzing the data obtaines using statistical treatment/tools.
data analyzing procedure
It refers to a a big group of people from where you choose the sample.
population
It refers to a chosen set of people to represent the population-randomly selected.
sample size
It refers to a method of choosing samples in which all the members of the population are given equal opportunities
ramdom sampling
It refers to a probability sampling option where the population is broken down or separated into strata.
stratified random sampling
It refers to a method of selecting every nth element of the population
systematic random sampling
A type of traditional research instrument that is in-depth and has a high degree of confidence in the data.
in person interview
A traditional instrument that can reach anyone with no barrier
mail interview
A modern resarch instrument that is cheap and can be self-administered has very low probability of data errors
web online surveyr
What traditional research instrument that is expensive, canot be self administered and it needs to hire an agency.
phone survey
It is a self-reported measure that assesses differences in personality traits, needs and values of people
observation
What type of frequently used data collection technique involves the collection of physical data from subjects
Physiological Measures
What type of frequently used data collection technique has interaction and with verbal questions
interview
It refers to analysing data from sources of documents
documentary analysis
What part of the research study outlines the procedures to develop and test their reliability and validity?
reliability and validity
What type of data collection technique is used when the researchers are observing behavior or characteristics?
observation
Make sure that all questions asked address the aims of the research.
aims
The longer the questionnaire, the less likely people will complete it.
length
Run a small scale practice study to ensure people understand the questions.
pilot study
