Research Methods
What kind of data should you get when you are looking for numerical data to back up research?
Quantitative data!
What is the word for somebody who is qualified to talk about a subject?
(hint, it starts with a C)
credible
What does .com mean?
Usually, it means the website is from a business. (Not usually the most credible)
Which of the three categories of credibility do you think is the most important? (No wrong answers)
(This was on one of the last slides)
Any answer is correct!
What is the purpose of Quantitative research?
To generate knowledge and create understanding of the topic using data.
How many years should you wait before you consider a website outdated?
Normally 2-3 years
What does .org mean?
This means that the website is from a non-profit organization, a charity, or other things similar.
What would be an example of an educated author?
Going to school for a specific topic.
What is the purpose of qualitative research?
To explore and understand depth between credible experiences for the topic.
How many sources should be cited for a reliable website?
At least two (per paragraph)
What does .edu mean?
This is usually from an educational institution, whether that be a school, university, or college.
What would be an example of an author with lots of expertise?
Somebody with lots of experience in the area that is being researched.
What kind of data should you look for when wanting in depth data based of of peoples' experiences
Qualitative data!! (gold star for you)
is a website with sources cited reliable?
yesssss
What does .gov mean?
This is a domain attached to all government websites for any country.
No grammatical errors, aka capitalization and punctuation.
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research?
Quantitative Research= focuses on numerical data and statistics
Qualitative Research= Uses descriptive data to build depth onto research
What is a question you should ask yourself when finding a reliable website?
2 answers:
"Who is the intended audience?"
or
"What is this website's purpose?"
Rank the domains we talked about from least reliable to most reliable.
.com, .org, .edu, .gov
What are the three categories credible authors must fall into that we talked about?
Education, Expertise, and Literacy