TERMS 1
refers to the extent your findings can be applied in other contexts
generalizability
describes how the study was done, including subject information, data collection methonds, and statistical analysis methods employed
Design
allows for casual relationships to be determined; always consists of a control, randomization, and manipulation
experimental design
a variable whose values are controlled or selected by the researcher (What is changed?)
Independent variable
a kind of random sampling strategy where groups are created based on a characteristics
stratified random sampling
achieving the same result from two or more different sources
Reliability
presentation of the findings of the study, without interpretation
Results
information collection is usually via questionnaires or interviews, data may also be obtained through physical exam
Survey
refers to the general frame of reference used for observation defining concepts, developing research designs and interpreting and generalizing findings
theoretical framework
any factor, trait, or condition than can exist in differing amounts or types? (Hint: an experiment usually has 3 of these)
variable
refers to the process of systematically selecting individuals, units and groups to be analyzed in the conduct of the study
sampling
outline of the purpose of the study, contains a profile of the problem followed by a review of current literature
Objective
this kind of research aims to infer the causes of a phenomenon which has already occurred
ex post facto
the observed outcomes or phenomena (what is observed?)
dependent variable
a type of random sampling where all individuals are given equal chance of being selected
simple random sampling
A _______ measure must be reliable, but a reliable measure need not be _______.
valid
interpretation of the results, explanation of what the findings mean and comparing them with the findings of others
Conclusion
go forward in time to examine presumed outcomes or effects; subjects are selected based on factors thought to be associated with the outcome being studied
Cohort (follow up) studies
those kept constant to prevent their influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable (what is kept the same?)
controlled variable
a kind of citation seen in the body of the text
Give one consideration when choosing a research topic (4possible answers)
Relevance, Interest, Manageability, Availability of resources
Refers to the issue that has not been fully addressed by previous studies
research gap
this is a kind of research that aims to create an early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept or process or to act as a thing to be replicated or learned from
prototype
before any research project involving human subjects is initiated, it must first be reviewed and approved by ________
ERC (Ethics Review Committee)
a kind of tests that rest on the a number of assumptions about the distribution of data
parametric tests