Selection of a Research Approach

Question 1

What are the 3 approaches to research?

Answer 1

Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods

Question 2

Quantitative

Answer 2

Tests theories based on examining relationships among variables.

Experimental designs, Nonexperimental designs, Longitudinal designs.

Question 3

Quantitative

Answer 3

Exploring and understanding the meaning individuals ascribe to life and their view of the world.

Narrative research, Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Ethnographies, Case Study.

Question 4

Mixed Methods

Answer 4

Approach collecting both qualitative and quantitative and integrating the two to create a unique approach.

Convergent, Explanatory Sequential, Exploratory Sequential, Complex designs with embedded core designs.

Question 5

Three components involved in an approach?

Answer 5

Philosophical Worldviews
Research Methods
Research Design

Question 6

Name the philosophical worldviews (4)

Answer 6

Postpositivist
Constructivist
Pragmatic

Question 7

Name research methods (4)

Answer 7

Questions
Data Collection 
Data Analysis
Interpretation
Validation

Question 8

Name Designs (3)

Answer 8

Quantitative (experiments)
Qualitative (ethnographies)
Mixed Methods (Explanatory Sequential)

Question 9

Postpositivist

Answer 9

• Deterministic
• Reductionism
• Empirical measurement and observation
• Theory verification

Question 10

Constructivist

Answer 10

• Understanding
• Multiple participant meanings
• Social and historical construction
• Theory generation

Question 11

Transformative

Answer 11

• Policial
• Power and Justice Oriented
• Collaborative
• Change-oriented

Question 12

Pragmatic

Answer 12

• Consequences of actions
• Problem-centered
• Pluristic
• Real world practice oriented