We're on the Field
is a qualitative method where a data is collected by observing and interpreting subjects in their natural environment.
Field Research
the initial declaration of your study's central intent.
Purposive Statements
measures 2 variables and assessing their statistical relationships without controlling extraneous factors.
Correlational Research
represent uncharted territories or unresolved questions within existing literature. They are the spaces where current knowledge is insufficient, contradictory, or lacks specific focus.
Research Gap
refers to a consistency of a measure.
Reliability
Pros of Conducting Field research
- Rich in contextual data
- Deep understanding
- Emergent insights
- Non-intrusive observation
- Real world Validity
- Thorough and precise
understanding the lenses through which your research is viewed.
Theoretical Framework
statistically describes a population, situation, or phenomenon. It answers "what," "where," "when," and "how" questions, but not "why."
Descriptive Research
occurs when there is little to no research on a specific topic, populations, or setting. It signifies a complete absence of empirical data in a particular area.
Evidence Gap
is the extent to which a measure accurately represents the variable it's intended to measure.
Validity
Cons of Conducting Field Research
- Risk on information loss
- Research discrepancy
- Unobservable phenomena
- Reliability challenges
- Time and resource intensive
- Loss of objectivity
- Subjective and interpretive
statistically selecting who to study.
Sampling and Populations
systematically Manipulates one or more variables to evaluate their impact to an outcome, while holding all other variables constant. This allows researchers to isolate the effects of the manipulated variable, establishing casual relationships.
Experimental Research
arises when some research exits, but critical questions remain unanswered. It points to areas where existing studies have not fully explored provided definitive conclusions.
Knowledge Gap
consistency of judgements or observations across different researchers or observes.
Interrater Reliability
-conducted in a natural settings
- observes, analyzes, and describes what exists
- participants may or may not be aware of being studied (covert observation)
- descriptive, developmental, correlational, and survey-related research
- results are detailed and vast, providing rich content
Field Research
specific predictions or questions that narrow your purpose statement.
Research Questions and Hypotheses
each participants is tested in only one conditions.
Between-Subject Design
when theories are well-established, but practical solutions or real-worlds applications are lacking.
Practical/Application Gap
are scores on the measures correlated with other relevant variables.
Criterion Validity
- resembles the natural settings but is controlled
- controlled investigation
- participants are informed based on ethical norms (informed consent)
- based on the conclusion of the hypotheses
- results are specific and rely on the experiment performed
Laboratory Research
precisely defining what you will measure.
Variables and Operational Defenitions
each participant is tested under all conditions.
Within-Subjects Design
emerges when existing studies report inconsistent or conflicting results, making it difficult to draw clear conclusions.
Contradictory Findings Gap
does the measure cover all aspects of construct's conceptual's definition?
Content Validity