week 3 material

Question 1

Quantitative

Answer 1

Deals with non-numeric data.
Uses methods that include interviews, focus groups

Question 2

Qualitative

Answer 2

Deals with numeric data.
Uses methods such as surveys, experiments
Measures and quantifies phenomena, test hypotheses

Question 3

Independent Variable

Answer 3

Factor that is manipulated. Presumed cause

Question 4

Dependent Variable

Answer 4

Factor of interest that is measured or observed. Presumed effect

Question 5

Constant

Answer 5

parameter/ character that only takes one form during a study

Question 6

Control

Answer 6

Ability of research to limit or monitor confounding, extraneous, influential variables that mitigate the impact of the independent variable on the dependent variable

Question 7

When is control best?

Answer 7

Best when you have randomization- minimal bias in selection and testing process

Binding - minimal bias by the investigator, tester, and subject

Question 8

Internal Validity

Answer 8

suggest treatment caused the effect

Question 9

External Validity

Answer 9

sample size + can compromise generalizability

Question 10

Statistical Conclusion Validity

Answer 10

use of correct tool to change data