RIDL (HANDOUTS 1&2 - DEF OF TERMS) Flashcards
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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.
Quantitative Research
Research Ethics Guidelines?
Hint: V.A.I.
- Voluntary participation
- Anonymity or confidentiality
- Informed consent
A type of quantitative research that is aimed at finding “what is”. Observational and survey methods are found here.
Descriptive
A type of quantitative research that has two or more quantitative variables from the same group.
Correlational
A type of quantitative research that attempts to determine the cause or consequences of differences that already exist between or among groups of individuals.
Quasi-Experimental / Casual-Comparative
A type of quantitative research that measures subjects before and after a treatment.
Experimental Research
Types of Quanti Research?
Hint: D.C.Q.E.
- Descriptive
- Correlational
- Quasi-Experimental
- Experimental
Data that consists of word, pictures, or observation of events. Collects narrative data to gain insights into phenomena of interest.
Qualitative
A research concerned with finding the answer to questions “why?” “how?” and “in what way?”.
Qualitative Research
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Variable that represents a quantity being manipulated in an experiment. Cause changes in the subject.
Independent Variable
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.
Dependent Variable
Are changing qualities or characteristics of persons or things like age, gender, intelligence, ideas, achievements, confidence, etc.
Variables
A quanti research design that’s capable of giving quali and quanti data.
Non-Experimental Research Design
Types of Non-Experimental Research Design?
Hint: D.C.C.
- Descriptive
- Comparative
- Correlational
A type of Non-Experimental Research Design that is all about describing people who take part in the study.
Descriptive