Research Designs
This type of research uses numerical data to test hypotheses
Quanitative
Anything that can change or be measured in a study
Variable
Participants voluntarily agree to be a part of a study after receiving all relevant information
Informed Consent
The hypothesis states that there is no relationship between variables
Null hypothesis
The process by which experts evaluate a study before it is published
Peer Review
This type of research explores experiences, perceptions, and meanings
Qualitative Research
A variable manipulated by the researcher
Independent Variable
The ethical principle that requires researchers to maximize benefits and minimize harm
Beneficence
A hypothesis predicting that a relationship exists but not specifying the direction
Nondirectional
True or False: This APA 7 citation is correct
Smith, J., & Jones., S. (2002). The impact of virtual reality on vision: a systematic review. The american journal of occupational therapy. 3(5), 18-27.
False- A should be cap, journal should be cap, missing DOI
This design collects data at a single point in time
Cross-Sectional Study
A variable measured to determine the effect of the intervention
Dependent Variable
The committee responsbile for protecting participants in research studies
IRB
A hypothesis predicting both the existence and direction of a relationship
Directional hypothesis
This type of category contains categories that can be ranked or ordered
Ordinal variable
This design follows participants over an extended period
Longitudinal Study
A variable consisting of categories without any order
Nominal variable
A summary and evaluation of existing research on a topic
Literature Review
In the statement "students who study more will score higher on their research exam," is what type of hypothesis...
Directional hypothesis
This in-text citation is correct (Smith, 2008; Benjamin & Jones, 2018).
False- they should be in alphabetical order
This research design manipulates an independent variable and uses random assignment to establish cause and effect
Experimental Study
A measurement scale with equal intervals and a true zero point
Ratio variable
Presenting someone else's ideas or words as your own
Plagiarism
Researchers test this hypothesis statistically and hope to reject it
Null hypothesis
Researcher recreate this document before starting a study to outline procedures, recruitment, and data collection methods
Research Protocol