The Research Process (ch. 3)
These are mental models or belief systems. The colored lenses we all look through that cause us to interpret the world differently. i.e. Republicans and Democrats have a differing ideas for how the government should operate.
Paradigms
Constructs are conceptualized at the ________ plane, while variables are operationalized and measured at the ________ plane.
Theoretical and empirical
What are the 4 Validities that make up the key attributes of Research Design?
Internal, external, construct & statistical conclusion
The first phase of research. This step includes selecting research, examining published literature and identifying theories that may help answer questions
Exploration
David Whetten suggests that theories are comprised of four building blocks. These are - boundary conditions/assumptions and what 3 remaining elements?
Constructs, propositions and logic
What is 1 way to improve Internal/External Validity?
Can be any of the following: manipulation, elimination, inclusion, statistical control, & randomization
This common mistake in research happens when a "popular" topic is chosen that may have lost interest from the public by the time the research has been published.
Research Fads
Bhattacherjee lists four criteria by which theories can be considered to be good explanations of reality. In addition to parsimony, logical consistency and explanatory power, what quality did Karl Popper argue was a necessary component of a valid theory?
Falsifiability
What are 2 methods of popular research design?
Can be any of the following: experimental studies, true experimental design, quasi experimental, field surveys, cross-sectional field surveys, longitudinal field surveys, secondary data, case research, focus group research , action research, ethnography
DAILY DOUBLE - What type of explanations seek to explain a class of situations or events rather than a specific situation or event?
Nomothetic explanations