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02/24/2015

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Qualitative Research
Definition
to gather in depth understanding of human behavior
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Quantitative
Definition
Research techniques that are used to gather data that is measurable. How many, how long ect.
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Theory
Definition
A coherent group of tested general propositions, commonly regarded as correct, that can be used as principles of explanation and prediction for a class of phenomena
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Organization of a research paper
Definition
Intro, methodology: participants, procedure, instruments, results, intervention/discussion; Results, intervention
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Quantitative Research Question
Definition
what is the relationship between variable 1 and variable 2? Does vaccinating have a relationship to disabilities?
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External Validity
Definition
The ability to generalize the study results to other groups and settings beyond those in the current experiment.
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Internal Validity
Definition
Exists if the observed effects of the independent variable on the dependent variable are real and not caused by extraneous factors
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confounding variable
Definition
things in which have an effect on the dependent variable, but were taken into account in the experimental design
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empirical
Definition
based on concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
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Ethics
Definition
1)moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior.
2)the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles.
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anonymous
Definition
(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.
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Confidential
Definition
Intended to be kept secret
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Informed Consent
Definition
permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risk and benefits.
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Voluntary
Definition
acting of one's free will
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dual role
Definition
refers to one actor playing two or more roles.
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Methodology
Definition
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
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variable
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1)an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.
2)not consistent or having a fixed pattern
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Measurement variable
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The degree in which any measurement approach or interments succeeds in describing or qualifying what it is designed to measure.
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Nominal level of measurement
Definition
refers to categorically discrete data, such as name of your school, type of care you drive or name of a book.
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Ordinal level of measurement
Definition
refers to quantities that have natural ordering. The ranking of favorite sports, the order of people's place in line. With this level you cannot state with certainty whether the intervals between each value are equal.
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Interval level of measurement
Definition
is like ordinal except we can say values are equally split.
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Ratio level of measurement
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Is interval data with a natural zero point. For example, time is this since 0 time is meaningful.
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True Experiment
Definition
An analysis wherein involved parties are designated at random to at least 2 experimentally manipulated remediation conditions.
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Control group
Definition
In an experiment, the group of test subjects left untreated or unexposed to some procedure and then compared with treated subjects in order to validate the results of the test.
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Treatment group
Definition
In the design of experiments, treatments are applied to experimental units in the treatment group(s).
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Quasi experiment
Definition
Is an empirical study used to estimate the casual impact of an intervention on its target population. Specifically lack the element of random assignment to treatment or control. Allows the researcher to control the assignment to the treatment condition.
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Population
Definition
Is the largest collection of items that we are interested to study.
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Sample
Definition
Is a subset of a population. This should represent the population with few but sufficient number of items.
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How is data collected
Definition
Self-report, survey, interview, observation, second hand data, records.
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Self-report
Definition
provides details about one's circumstances, typically one's medical or psychological condition.
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Survey
Definition
Is a data collection tool used to gather info about individuals.
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Interview
Definition
A meeting of people face to face.
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Observation
Definition
The action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.
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Second Hand Data
Definition
Is information that a different source has collected.
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Records
Definition
A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, especially an account of an act or occurrence kept in writing or some other permanent form.
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Cross Sectional
Definition
Descriptive study of a situation at one particular time. It provides a snapshot of the current conditions but does not explain the cause and effect (causal) linkages among their components or constituents.
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Longitudinal Study
Definition
a study repeated over time.
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Pretest/Posttest
Definition
usually a quasi-experiment where participants are studied before and after the experimental manipulation.
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Baseline
Definition
A minimum or starting point used for comparisons.
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Descriptive statistics
Definition
Numerical values such as mean, median, and mode which describe the chief features of a group of scores, without regard to a larger population.
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Inferential Statistics
Definition
Mathematical methods that employ probability theory for deducing (inferring) the properties of a population from analysis of the properties of a data sample drawn from it. It is concerned also with the precision and reliability of inferences it helps draw.
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Capital N
Definition
Total number of everyone.
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Lower case n
Definition
Total number of actually talked about.
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sd
Definition
Standard Deviation
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Margin of Error
Definition
An amount (usually small) that is allowed for in case of miscalculation or change of circumstances.
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Sampling Error
Definition
Error in a statistical analysis arising from the unrepresentativeness of the sample taken.
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Mean
Definition
Is the Average of the numbers. The sum total of all the observations divided by the number of observations.
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Median
Definition
Is the middlemost value of the data. The data is arranged in the increasing or decreasing order.
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Mode
Definition
Is the number with the highest frequency.
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Confidence Intervals
Definition
A range of values so defined that there is a specific probability that the value of parameters lies within it.
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Literature review
Definition
Includes the current knowledge including substantive findings, as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to a particular topic. Uses secondary sources, and do not report new or original experimental work.
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Basic Research
Definition
A.K.A. Pure research or fundamental. Is a systematic study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena. Executed without thought of practical end goal. Fills gaps in knowledge.
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Applied Research
Definition
We have a problem and we want to fix it. Seeks to solve practical problems.
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Gap in Knowledge
Definition
Is the research question.
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P-value
Definition
Is of statistical significance <.05 and indicator of the likelihood a given correlation due to chance rather than a social phenomenon we can expect to occur again.
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3 questions Statistics can answer
Definition
1) What is the relationship 2)Direction of relationship 3) Is the group differences statistically significant
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Hypothesis
Definition
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point.
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Non-directional
Definition
Lacking directional properties.
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Directional
Definition
Having a particular direction of motion, progression, or orientation.
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Null
Definition
Having no legal or binding force; invalid.
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Peer reviewed
Definition
Evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by others working in the same field.
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Demographic Variable
Definition
A varying characteristic that is vital or social statistic of an individual, sample group, or population, for example age, sex, socioeconomic status.
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reliability
Definition
The ability of an apparatus, machine, or system to consistently perform its intended or required function or mission, on demand and without degradation or failure.
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Member Checking
Definition
The idea that the researcher comes up with an idea and then checks the idea with the participant (member of the group) to see if it is correct
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roxo
Definition
r means this is a true experiment. R= random assignment. O= is the observation. X= treatment.
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Oxo
Definition
O at the beginning is saying it is a quasi experiment.
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Negative Correlation
Definition
When the results of the study produce one result goes up, and the other result is going down.
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Positive Correlation
Definition
When the result of the study are both going the same directions.
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3 aspects of a casual argument
Definition
a before b, a correlated to b, explanation for relationship.
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Interpretivist paradigm
Definition
Under qualitative. Reality is how you interpret it and it is subjective and not bias.
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IRB
Definition
Institutional Review Board. They go over your research is ethical. Also are you offering following up care if there is possible harm.
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