Week One Flashcards
What is overgeneralisation
What is true for one case is true in all cases
Drawing conclusion from interactions with a limited number of people
Can lead to stereotypes
What is selective observation
Look at phenomena according to personal beliefs, regardless of facts
Overgeneralisation can lead to selective observation
Confirmation bias
What is inaccurate observation
See a phenomenon that did not occur or perceived or differently
Perfection involves interpretation
What is illogical reasoning
Draw conclusions from invalid assumptions
Assuming something is true if a majority of the time it is not true
What are the four different processes to undertaking research design?
Qualitative
Quantitative
Mixed methods
Triangulation: the combination of methods to answer a question
What are the four types of research questions
Descriptive: define and describe
Exploratory: gather more information on newly identified areas
Explanatory: cause and effect
Evaluation: effects of intervention
What is structured data collection
Questionnaires, interviews, surveys
Researcher designs research relative to outcomes
Generally testing or measuring something specific
What is semi or unstructured data collection
Participation observation and semi structured interviewing
Researcher more open to a range of outcomes
More exploratory and trying to find out about things
