RESEARCH METHODS: KEY CONCEPTS

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ETHICS
moral principles that guide a study
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GENERALISABILITY
the extent to which the findings of the research can be applied to the wider population
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HYPOTHESIS
a testable statmement regarding the predicted outcome of the research by the researcher
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METHODOLOGICAL PLURALISM / MIXED METHODS
the use of more than one method to research a particular group/issue
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OPERATIONALISATION
clearly defining key concepts used in the research in order to make them measurable
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PRIMARY DATA
raw data collected by yourself
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QUALITITATIVE
data in the forms of words; maning and interpretation
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QUANTITATIVE DATA
data presented in numerical/statistical form
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REFLEXITIVITY
self-eval e.g. to check that the research is free of bias
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REPRESENTITIVENESS
extent of the individ/group being studied is typical of the wider target population
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RESEARCHER IMPOSITION
ways in which researcher can unknowingly shape/influeces the research
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RESPONDENT VALIDATION
respondents cant check that data is valid and accurate
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SAMPLING
way the sample group is selected: random or non, include stratified, quota, snowball and systematic
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SAMPLING FRAME
list of the target population a sample can be taken e.g. phone directory, student list/register
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SECONDARY DATA
data based on research carried out by someone else
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TRIANGULATION
more than one method e.g. combone qual and quant to produce more than oneset of results which can be cross-referenced
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VALIDITY
the extent to which a piece of research/method provides a truthful and realistic portrayal of the subject
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VALUE FREEDOM
the extent to which a piece of research can be objective (free from bias)
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VERSTEHEN
empathy and understanding
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