Research Basics
Cohesion between the focus of an inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of the information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus.
What is alignment?
A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning supported by evidence
What is an argument?
The process of writing instructions that a computer can understand and execute
What is coding?
A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgment, perspectives, or claim
What is bias?
Relating to or involving different courses offered by a school
What is cross-curricular?
The fact that someone or something can be believed or trusted
What is credibility?
A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective
What is a claim?
A practice that involves collecting data over time and analyzing it to identify patterns that can predict future behavior or performance. It's used to understand how something has changed over time and can be used to forecast future outcomes.
What is trend analysis?
Using someone else's work (ideas, data, information, or code) without proper attribution
What is plagiarism?
Reaching an answer or a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts
What is deductive?
It involves connecting the research to existing scholarly work, identifying gaps in knowledge, and explaining the significance of the investigation
What is a complex issue?
It involves connecting the research to existing scholarly work, identifying gaps in knowledge, and explaining the significance of the investigation
What is commentary?
A method of collecting samples by taking samples that are conveniently located around a location and may fit a certain demographic
What is convenience sampling?
Something done or agreed to usually grudgingly in order to reach an agreement or improve a situation
What is concession?
Varying tone and projection throughout the presentation.
What is vocal variety?
Facts, information, documents, etc. that give reason to believe that something is true
What is evidence?
Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence
What is a conclusion?
Level of significance measured. Must be below .05 for data to be significant.
What is the a-value?
A failure in reasoning which renders an argument invalid
What is a fallacy?
The author's emotion within their writing (should be limited).
What is tone?
Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion
What is a line of reasoning?
An argument against another argument, idea, or suggestion
What is a counterargument?
A method of selecting individuals from a population such that each individual has an equal chance of being chosen.
Something not morally right, fair, or guided by principles of good conduct
What is unethical?
Implementing multiple methods to find information during data collection to better approximate data.
What is triangulation?