RIDL (HANDOUTS 1&2 - DEF OF TERMS)

Question 1

An inquiry into a social problem, explains phenomena by gathering numerical data that are analysed using mathematically based methods.

A process of inquiry based on testing a theory composed of variables, measured with numbers, and analysed using statistical methods.

Answer 1

Quantitative Research

Question 2

Research Ethics Guidelines?

Hint: V.A.I.

Answer 2

1. Voluntary participation
2. Anonymity or confidentiality
3. Informed consent

Question 3

A type of quantitative research that is aimed at finding “what is”. Observational and survey methods are found here.

Answer 3

Descriptive

Question 4

A type of quantitative research that has two or more quantitative variables from the same group.

Answer 4

Correlational

Question 5

A type of quantitative research that attempts to determine the cause or consequences of differences that already exist between or among groups of individuals.

Answer 5

Quasi-Experimental / Casual-Comparative

Question 6

A type of quantitative research that measures subjects before and after a treatment.

Answer 6

Experimental Research

Question 7

Types of Quanti Research?

Hint: D.C.Q.E.

Answer 7

1. Descriptive
2. Correlational
3. Quasi-Experimental
4. Experimental

Question 8

Data that consists of word, pictures, or observation of events. Collects narrative data to gain insights into phenomena of interest.

Answer 8

Qualitative

Question 9

A research concerned with finding the answer to questions “why?” “how?” and “in what way?”.

Answer 9

Qualitative Research

Question 10

End of Handout 1.

Turn after five minutes.

Answer 10

Let’s continue.

Question 11

Variable that represents a quantity being manipulated in an experiment. Cause changes in the subject.

Answer 11

Independent Variable

Question 12

Variable that represents a quantity whose value depends on how the independent variable is manipulated. Bears or manifests the effects caused by the aforementioned variable.

Answer 12

Dependent Variable

Question 13

Are changing qualities or characteristics of persons or things like age, gender, intelligence, ideas, achievements, confidence, etc.

Answer 13

Variables

Question 14

A quanti research design that’s capable of giving quali and quanti data.

Answer 14

Non-Experimental Research Design

Question 15

Types of Non-Experimental Research Design?

Hint: D.C.C.

Answer 15

1. Descriptive
2. Comparative
3. Correlational

Question 16

A type of Non-Experimental Research Design that is all about describing people who take part in the study.

Answer 16

Descriptive

Question 17

A type of Non-Experimental Research Design that states the differences or similarities between or among people things or objects.

Answer 17

Comparative

Question 18

A type of Non-Experimental Research Design that shows the extent and direction of variable relationships whether the relationship is positive or negative between or among them.

Answer 18

Correlational

Question 19

A method of viewing and recording the participants.

Answer 19

Observational

Question 20

In-depth study of an individual or group of them.

Answer 20

Case Study

Question 21

Brief interview or discussions with an individual about a specific topic.

Answer 21

Survey

Question 22

Types of Correlational Research?

Hint: P.N.N.S.

Answer 22

1. Positive correlation
2. Negative correlation
3. No correlation
4. Survey Research

Question 23

A type of correlational research that happens when both variables increase or decrease at the same time.

Answer 23

Positive correlation

Question 24

A type of correlational research that happens when one variable goes up, the other goes down, vice versa.

Answer 24

Negative correlation

Question 25

A type of correlational research that happens when no change happens to the latter variable when the former happened to do so.

Answer 25

No correlation

Question 26

A type of correlational research that describes that attitudes, preferences, views, feelings, and other behavioural patterns of a big number of people for arriving at a certain conclusion about social concerns and issues.

Answer 26

Survey Research

Question 27

Means choosing from a large population the respondents or subjects to answer research questions.

Answer 27

Sampling

Question 28

Technical term in research which means a big group of people from where the sample is taken.

Answer 28

Population

Question 29

Kinds of sampling techniques? | Hint: P.N.

Answer 29

1. Probability sampling | 2. Non-probability sampling

Question 30

A kind of sampling technique that uses a random selection. Gives all population members and equal chances to be chosen.

Answer 30

Probability sampling

Question 31

Types of probability sampling techniques? | Hint: S.S.S.C.

Answer 31

1. Simple Random 2. Systematic Sampling 3. Stratified Sampling 4. Cluster Sampling

Question 32

A type of probability sampling technique that chooses respondents on pure chance.

Answer 32

Simple Random

Question 33

A type of probability sampling technique that picks from a specific interval or so.

Answer 33

Systematic Sampling

Question 34

A type of probability sampling technique that chooses a sample that'll be divided into sub-groups later on during the stage of data analysis.

Answer 34

Stratified Sampling

Question 35

A type of probability sampling technique that selects respondents in clusters rather than separate individuals.

Answer 35

Cluster Sampling

Question 36

Types of non-probability sampling? | Hint: Q.V.P.A.S.

Answer 36

1. Quota sampling 2. Voluntary sampling 3. Purposive sampling 4. Availability sampling 5. Snowball sampling

Question 37

A type of non-probability sampling technique that chooses specific samples based on who the researcher knows to correspond to.

Answer 37

Quota Sampling

Question 38

A type of non-probability sampling technique that selects people who are very willing to participate.

Answer 38

Voluntary Sampling

Question 39

A type of non-probability sampling technique that chooses people with good background or knowledge.

Answer 39

Purposive Sampling

Question 40

A type of non-probability sampling technique that chooses people on who are easy to locate and willing to establish contact with the researcher.

Answer 40

Availability Sampling

Question 41

A type of non-probability sampling technique that selects people like drug dependents, human traffickers, etc.

Answer 41

Snowball Sampling