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This glossary provides definitions of many of the terms used in research across the curriculum. Accuracy A term used in survey research to refer to the match between the target population and the sample. Anonymity A research condition in which no one, including the researcher, knows the identities of research participants.

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GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH by ABDULLAH NOORI Assistant Professor Department of English, Kabul University ORCID: 0000-0003-2141-3675 Email: abdullahm40@gmail.com ... Bias a loss of balance and accuracy in the use of research methods. It can appear in research via the sampling frame, random sampling, or non-response. It can ...

Glossary of Key Research Terms Contents. Introduction. Citation Information. This glossary provides definitions of many of the terms used in the guides to conducting qualitative and quantitative research. The definitions were developed by members of the research methods seminar (E600) taught by Mike Palmquist in the 1990s and 2000s.

Blank-key-terms-guide Key term Definition Aim An aim identifies the purpose of the investigation. Hypothesis A hypothesis (plural hypotheses) is a precise, testable statement of what the researchers predict/s will be the outcome of the study. Alternative Hypothesis The alternative hypothesis states that there is a relationship between the IV and the DV.

Definitions of core concepts covered as part of the research methods component of AS and A Level Sociology. Organised in alphabetical order - so effectively this is a research methods A-Z. If this is too much for you, then have a look at my 'top ten research methods concepts' first! For more information about research

Mixed methods An emerging school of thought that promotes research where qualitative and qualitative methods are used together to answer for different aspects of the research question. Mode/modal value Measure of central tendency – most frequent value in a data set. Multiple correlation coefficient

This book contains over 1500 research and statistical terms, written in jargon-free, easy-to-understand terminology to help students understand difficult concepts in their research courses. This pocket guide is in an ideal supplement to the many discipline-specific texts on research methods and statistics.

1.4 Understanding Key Research Concepts and Terms In this textbook you will be exposed to many terms and concepts associated with research methods, particularly as they relate to the research planning decisions you must make along the way. Figure 1.3 will help you contextualize many of these terms and understand the research process.

Sample: a smaller group selected from a larger group (the population).Researchers study samples to draw conclusions about the larger group. Population: the entire collection of people, animals, plants, things, etc. researchers wish to examine. Since populations are often too large to include every member in a study, researchers work with samples to describe or draw conclusions about the entire ...

This general chart begins with two key concepts: ontology and epistemology, advances through other concepts, and concludes with three research methodological approaches: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. ... Figure 1.3 does not represent an all-encompassing list of concepts and terms related to research methods. Keep in mind that ...

Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Reliability, Aim Conclusion Is a judgment or decision about whether or not the hypothesis was supported based on the results found within the research Independent Variable (IV) Is the variable that is manipulated within the experiment and is the cause of any changes to the DV Dependent Variable (DV) Is the variable that depends ...

Research Methods Key Terms Key Term Definition Alternative hypothesis States a relationship between variables, it is called alternative as it is an alternative to the null Dependent variable (DV) The variable the researcher measures Hypothesis Clear, precise, testable statement ...

Research methods key term glossary This key term glossary provides brief definitions for the core terms and concepts covered in Research Methods for A Level Psychology. Don't forget to also make full use of our research methods study notes and revision quizzes to support your studies and exam revision.

Figure 1.1 is a general chart that will help you contextualize many of these terms and also understand the research process. As you can see, Figure 1.1 begins with two key concepts: ontology and epistemology, advances through other concepts and concludes with three research methodological approaches: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods.

Qualitative and Quantitative Research: Glossary of Key Terms This glossary provides definitions of many of the terms used in the guides to conducting qualitative and quantitative research. The definitions were developed by members of the research methods seminar (E600) taught by Mike Palmquist in the 1990s and 2000s. Accuracy: A term used in ...

All the methods used by a researcher during a research study are termed as research methods. They are essentially planned, scientific and value-neutral. They include theoretical procedures, experimental studies, numerical schemes, statistical approaches, etc. Research methods help us collect samples, data and find a solution to a problem ...

Research Methods Key Terms – To be on the safe side I’ll say that this covers most of the concepts you’ll need for the methods aspects of AS and A Level sociology. Ethics/ ethical factors – ethics means taking into consideration how the research impacts on those involved with the research process. Ethical research should gain informed ...

Key Principles of Cognitive Research. Several key principles underlie cognitive research, including the idea that attention is a limited resource, and that cognitive load can significantly impact learning outcomes. Additionally, research has shown that spaced repetition and active recall can improve long-term retention and reduce forgetting ...