Definitions
What is the population?
The entire group that the researcher wants to draw conclusions about.
Stratified sampling
Grouping the sample size based on specific characteristics and selecting randomly from that group
The step in the research process before the presentation of results.
What is analysis and evaluation of data
What is the first step in designing a questionnaire?
Identifying the goal
What is cross sectional design?
collection of data from one or more case at one moment in time.
What is research?
An organized and systematic method of finding answers to questions
Cluster sampling
Cluster is grouping by location and choosing randomly
What is a pilot study?
A study to test the tool of data collection
What is a primary source?
an official, first hand source created during the period of investigation
What is inductive reasoning?
Reasoning from specific information to a general idea
What is purposive sampling
The type of sampling used when answers from a specific group are needed
What is a case study?
This is a detailed in depth analysis of an individual/group/event used in research.
What is the 3rd step of the research process?
Formulating a hypothesis
Experiments provide what type of data?
Quantitative
What is deductive reasoning?
Going from a general idea to a particular conclusion
Disadvantages of questionnaires
limited scope of questions
hard to verify answers
misinterpretation of questions
What is internal validity
Whether there are flaws in the flaws in the research design or method of data collection
What is snowball sampling?
Using members of the research sample to recruit other members to make up the sample
Six things to consider when choosing research method:
Cost
Expertise needed
Time frame
Reliability
Validity
Ethics
Accessibility
Do you like puppies? Yes/No - What type of question is this?
Dichotomous