Research Terminology
More Research Terminology
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What term refers to a research method, result and/or data analysis that is influenced by a particular point of view or attitude.
Bias
100
What term refers to a small amount or part of something, which is intended to represent a larger amount or the whole. It refers to the group of people that you select to be involved in your research?
Sample
200
What term refers to a statement either for or aginst a topic or issue. It is usually based on an observation or a problem, and it can be proven right or wrong by research.
Hypothesis
200
What methodology allows researchers to obtain numerical or statistical data in relation to their research question or hypothesis?
Quantitative
300
What term refers to the consistency of research methods which, if used by different researchers under the same conditions, will yield similar results?
Reliability
300
What research methodology allows researchers to obtain people's opinions and ideas in relation to their research question or hypothesis?
Qualitative
400
What term refers to when research measures what it proposes or intends to measure, resulting in data that can be trusted as a source of accurate and truthful information?
Validity
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