WEEK #2 - research methods Flashcards
in order to generate a hypothesis what needs to be identified/established ?
the variables in question need to be identified and an operational definition for each variable needs to be established
why is the operational definition important ?
as it permits for the accurate measurement of the variable
define a variable :
a quantity or quality that varies across people or situations
define quantitate variable :
a quantity that is typically measured by assigning a number to each individual
what are some examples of quantitative variables ?
height, weight, speed, distance, etc.
defne categorial variable :
a quality that is typically measured by assigening a category label to each individual
what are some examples of categorical variables ?
academic major, nationality or occupation
what is the definition of operational ?
a definition of the variables cannot be directlyerms of precisely how it is to be measured
TRUE OR FALSE
most variables cannot be directly observed or measured ?
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
most variables can be operationally defined in may ways which is why it is important to have it defined at the outset
TRUE
what is sampling ?
smaller group to use for designated research in a given product
what must researchers identify when sampling ?
the population of interest and draw a smaller subset of the population (called the sample) to study
define population :
all individuals of interest
how many sampling methods are there ?
5
what are the 5 sampling methods ?
- simple random sampling
- systematic sampling
- convenience sampling
- closer sampling
- stratified sampling
define simple random sampling :
every mender of the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample
define systematic sampling :
the list of participants is “counted off”
define convenience sampling :
individuals who happen to be nearby and willing to participate
define cluster sampling :
divides the population into groups called clusters or blocks. the cluster/blocks are then randomly selected and everyone within that cluster is selected