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COMM 400 MIDTERM
UMD - 400 - Bae - 2015
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Undergraduate 4
10/09/2015

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Term
Science vs. Ordinary Inquiry
Definition
Ordinary Inquiry
-Experience
-Tradition
-Authority
-Intuition
Science
-Systematic methods of inquiry
- Applies Logic
Term
Construct
Definition
Abstract Concept
Term
Operational Definition
Definition
Set of procedures we use to measure of manipulate
Term
Hypothesis
Definition
Falsifiable Statement
Prediction of a relationship or difference
Should not avoid Hypothesis because of uncertainty of results
Term
Theory
Definition
Set of Interrelated Hypothesis
Term
What is the difference between social and natural science?
Definition
Social Science
-Society and social world
-Value Laiden
Natural Science
-Nature and the natural world
-Inert Object
Term
What are the disadvantages of ordinary inquiry?
Definition
-Inaccurate Observation
-Over-generalizations
-Selective Observation
-Illogical Reasoning
Term
Give an example of Illogical Reasoning
Definition
Gambler's Fallacy
Term
What is Empirical Research?
Definition
-Where you test if Hypothesis are accurate
-Avoid biases
-Link theoretical constructs with observable events
-Measureable/Observable
Term
How do you approach the hypothesis?
Definition
You never try to prove it, never accept it unless it is absolutely true.

Work to reject, not prove
Term
What are the sections of a research paper?
Definition
Title
Abstract
Introduction
Literature review
Methods
-Participants
-Materials
-Procedures
Results
Discussion
References
Term
Research Questions
Definition
In new areas of research
Inquiry about some phenomenon
Inductive reasoning
Term
What is the purpose of a Literature review?
Definition
To research relevant studies and combining them into a coherent whole.
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