This method of research is used to describe, analyze, and interpret experiences through group observation and interview. There are three ways to conduct this type of research.
What is ethnographic research.
100
A question in quantitative or qualitative research that narrow the purpose statement to specific questions that researcher seeks to answer.
What is a research question.
100
Examines the extent to which scores from one sample are stable over time from one test administration to the next.
What is test-retest reliability, Alex.
100
A purposeful sampling strategy in which the researcher samples cases or individuals that differ on some characteristic or trait.
What is maximal variation sampling, Alex.
100
This research design is good to use when you want to describe trends, determine individual opinions about policy issues, and evaluate programs.
What is survey research, Alex.
200
1.) Identifying the problem
2.) Reviewing the literature
3.) Specifying a purpose for research
4.) Collecting data
5.) Analyzing and interpreting data
6.) Reporting and evaluating research
What is the process of research.
200
Statements in quantitative research in which the investigator makes a prediction or conjecture about the outcome of a relationship among attributes or characteristics.
What is a hypothesis, Alex.
200
This occurs when the null hypothesis is rejected by the researcher when it is actually true.
What is a type I error, Alex.
200
This type of sampling is used when the researcher purposefully samples individuals or sites based on membership in a subgroup that has defining characteristics.
What is homogenous sampling, Alex.
200
This is a key element to action research and involves utilizing multiple people from various groups to contribute to the process.
What is collaboration.
300
This process of steps is used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue. It consists of three steps: pose a question, collect data to answer the question, present an answer to the question.
What is research.
300
A characteristic of attribute of an individual or an organization that (a) researchers can measure or observe and (b) varies among individuals or organizations studied.
What is a variable, Alex.
300
One of the most widely used nonparametric tests, this is used to test hypotheses about the independence of frequency counts in various categories. It allows an individual to estimate the probability that observed frequencies differ from expected frequencies than through chance alone.
What is a chi-square test, Alex.
300
In any kind of research, data needs to be obtained with sensitivity to individauls, populations being studied, and research sites.
What is with ethics, Alex.
300
program planning, program implementation, program monitoring and refinement, and outcomes assessment are all part of this cycle.
What is the counseling program evaluation cycle.
400
Research adds to our knowledge, improves practice, and informs policy debates.
What is the importance of research.
400
The difference between the sample estimate and the true population score.
What is sampling error, Alex.
400
This nonparametric test is widely used, it determines just how great the difference between two means but be in order for it to be judged significant.
What is a t-test, Alex.
400
This procedure is used when making observations of behavior. It involves observations made by 2 or more individuals of an individual's or several individuals' behavior.
What is interrater reliability, Alex.
400
A gap in results calls for this.
What is a needs assessment.
500
The process of specifying an issue to study, developing a justification for studying it, and suggesting the importance of the study for select audiences that will read the report.
What is identifying a research problem.
500
When the critical region for rejection of the null hypothesis is only at on end.
What is a one-tailed test of significance, Alex.
500
Summary numbers that represent a single value in a distribution of scores.
What is a measure of central tendency, Alex.
500
These are the first two key characteristics of a mixed methods design.
What is providing a reationale for the design and including the collection of both quantitative and qualititative data, Alex.