Understanding the research process: lesson 4, S Flashcards
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What is the 1st stage in an experiment?
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- hypothesis
- general aim of the study which will be tested for true or false
- starting point for researcher and gives direction for experiment
2
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What is the 2nd step in an experiment?
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- operationalisation
- key concepts must be operationalised so they can be effectively measures
3
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What is the 3rd step in an experiment?
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- select research method
- choose method best suited for answering hypothesis
4
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What is the 4th step in an experiment?
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- pilot study
- used to identify issues with study before it’s officially in action
5
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What is the 5th step in an experiment?
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- sampling
- ensures group being studied are representative of population
6
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What is the sampling frame?
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Source, material, or device sample is taken from
7
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What are type of types of representative samples?
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- random
- stratified random
- systematic/ quasi
- quota
8
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What is random sampling?
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- sample chose by chance
- everyone has equal chance of being selected
- large enough to represent population
9
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What is stratified random sampling?
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- sample is stratified by characteristics e.g gender
10
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What is systematic/quasi sampling?
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- every nth person in list is selected
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