RESEARCH METHODS
This research method combines the numeric, statistical method and the non-numeric, descriptive method
What is the mixed method?
The use of iterative observation, hypotheses and experimentation to comprehend the natural world
What is the scientific method?
A clearly defined, focused inquiry that guides the objectives, methods and scope of the investigation
What is the research question?
This probability sampling method gives every member of a population an equal chance of being selected
What is simple random sampling?
Research conducted with respect for participants, ensuring confidentiality and consent and minimizing harm
What is ethical research?
The method normally used to test hypotheses and relationships between variables based on existing theories
What is the quantitative method?
This natural-science paradigm claims reality is based on verifiable scientific experiments or mathematical models
What is the positivist paradigm?
The most common instrument used to collect responses from a large human sample
What is the questionnaire or survey?
This probability sampling method divides a population into subsets to ensure representativeness
What is stratified sampling?
This means the results obtained from research measurements are consistent, stable and replicable
What is reliability?
The method normally used to investigate people's experiences and build new empirically-based theories
What is the qualitative method?
This social-science paradigm claims reality is relative, subjective and socially constructed
What is the interpretivist paradigm?
The most common type of interview used to collect in-depth data from subjects
What is the semi-structured interview?
This non-probability sampling method divides a population into subsets to ensure representativeness
What is quota sampling?
This means the right study methods, instruments and sample are used to measure the aspects intended
What is validity?
This method begins with interviews to help form hypotheses when there are many unknowns
What is the exploratory mixed method?
This perspective claims human behavior is predictable due to the genetics and environment involved
What is the deterministic perspective?
In this approach, hypotheses are derived from theory, then tested via empirical research
What is the deductive approach?
This non-probability sampling method selects participants based on traits relevant to the research question
What is purposive sampling?
The use of multiple data sources, methods or theories to cross-verify results and enhance their credibility
What is triangulation?
This method begins with statistical data and then progresses to in-depth interviews for better understanding
What is the explanatory mixed method?
This perspective claims human behavior is dynamically shaped by social relations and not perfectly predictable
What is the constructivist perspective?
In this approach, empirical findings are analyzed towards generating concepts, theories or patterns
What is the inductive approach?
This non-probability sampling method relies on initial participants to refer others who meet the criteria
What is snowball sampling?
The point at which no new information or themes emerge from the data, indicating a sufficient sample
What is saturation?