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Terms (4 Parts of a Research Design (Theory, Data, Research Question, Use…
Terms
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Abstract
A summary of the article or reading that gives the main idea and the research question being discussed in the article
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Bias
Prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group compared with another - unfair - usually considered in research as a concern where "confirmation bias" (looking for the answer you want to be true) occurs
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Data Set
A collection of related sets of information that is composed of separate elements but can be manipulated by a computer
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Empirical
Knowledge based on the actual, "objective" observation of phenomena (as opposed to knowledge based on intuition, common sense, superstition, etc.)
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Generalization
The ability to take the results of research and apply them in situations other than the exact one in which the research was carried out
Hypothesis
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
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Large-N
Big sample sizes, preferred, particularly in quantitative research where larger samples are required to run the statistical figures
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Graphical Models
"Picture" models, like path models, NOT equations
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Parsimonious
The principle that, among explanations or theories with equal degrees of confirmation, the simplest (the one based on the fewest assumption and explanatory factors that fully explains the problem) is the better theory
Peer Review
A group of reviewers who are your peers in that field of study look over articles before they are published and make suggestions as to ways to tweak the article to truly make it the best it can be before publication
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Qualitative
Primarily exploratory. It is used to gain an understanding of reasons, opinions, and motivations. No numbers. Used in case studies
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Small-n
Small research sample, not preferred, used pretty much only for case studies
Theory
A statement or series of statements that describe, explain, and predict phenomena
Transmissable
The methods used in making scientific discoveries must be made public and explicit so that others can analyze and replicate findings
Unit of Analysis
The unit or group that you're studying, individuals, groups, nations, etc.
Spurious
When two variables are not causally related to each other yet may be wrongly inferred that they are because of coincidence or the presence of a third unseen factor