Exam (elaborations)
RESEARCH METHODS FINAL EXAM FULLY SOLVED #15
- Course
- Institution
RESEARCH METHODS FINAL EXAM FULLY SOLVED #15
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
puritywanjihia
Content preview
RESEARCH METHODS FINAL EXAM FULLY SOLVED #15Quantitative research - correct answer Systematic empirical investigation of quantitative
properties and phenomena and their relationships. This data is LIMITED. Number data.
Qualitative research - correct answer Goal is to gather an in-depth understanding of
human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior. Investigates the why and
how of decision making. Ex- Performance, OPEN-ENDED (are there common themes
that emerge?), interviews transcripts--> put data into categories (themes).
Different types of qualitative research - correct answer Ethnographic,
Phenomenological, grounded theory, case study
Ethnographic - correct answer Study that describes and interprets a culture or social
group system. Researcher becomes immersed in the day-to-day lives of the people
being studied or uses extensive interviews of the group to determine what they say
about their culture or social condition.
Phenomenological - correct answer Study of lived experiences by individuals who have
experienced a phenomenon. Ex- kids that have a learning disorder.
Grounded theory - correct answer Study which tries to generate a theory of a particular
phenomenon. Interviews of people observations in the natural environment, and
theoretical propositions are developed. Grounded in existing information facts revision
of a study.
Case study - correct answer Investigation in which a "case" (person, event, activity, or
individuals) are studied extensively. Ex- medical cases... Looking at particular clinical
cases.
Four basic ways of collecting data for qualitative study - correct answer Observations,
interviews, documents, visual materials.
Observations - correct answer researcher makes notes about behaviors/events and
field notes obtained in the natural environment (commonly used with ethnographic
studies)
Interviews - correct answer Researcher asks a series of standard questions to
participants (commonly used with phenomenological and grounded theory studies)
Documents - correct answer Journals that people produce.
Visual materials - correct answer data from photos, videotapes or drawings.
Mixed research - correct answer Based on both quantitative and qualitative research.
, Turn this into a quantitative statement:
Qualitative: The purpose of the study was to determine the perceptions and reactions of
lower and middle income home owners in Chicago to homeless individuals in that city. -
correct answer Quantitative: The purpose of the study was to determine the difference
between the perceptions and reactions of lower and middle income homeowners to
homeless individuals in Chicago.
Turn this into a qualitative statement:
Quantitative: The purpose of the study was to determine if there were significant
differences in the amount of money wagered at 3 different gaming tables (roulette, BJ,
poker) at a Las Vegas casino across a 6 month period. - correct answer Qualitative: The
purpose of the study was to determine what factors that contribute to a gamblers choice
between roulette, BJ, and poker at a Las Vegas casino.
Three types of research design? - correct answer Experimental, casual comparative,
correlational
Experimental research design - correct answer allows for a true test of the difference
based on cause/effect relationship. Researcher has complete control over cause
because they can randomly select and assign subjects to one of two groups.
Casual Comparative research design - correct answer Group assignment and
membership is pre-determined by classification of participants (males, females, lang.
Dis., etc.). Can randomly select, but not randomly assign.
Correlational research design - correct answer Use to examine relationships between 2
variables.
Empirically-based research - correct answer Research based on data and objective
evidence.
Two ways of Replicating a study - correct answer Direct and systematic approaches.
Direct replication - correct answer Do the study exactly as it was done before
Systematic replication - correct answer Do parts of what was done, but include
something new as well.
Conceptual definitions - correct answer Dictionary type definition. Ex- Rate is how fast
someone speaks.
Operational definition - correct answer Objective and measureable. Ex- Words per
minute, etc
Independent variables - correct answer Controlled by the researcher.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller puritywanjihia. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75323 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now