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the period when the researcher interacts with the research subjects or participants to obtain relevant information |
Contact time |
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a statement usually predicting the relationship between variables that can be tested by scientific research |
Hypothesis |
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a statistical observation in a set of data that is inconsistent with the majority of the data |
Outlier |
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capable of repetition, imitation or, reproduction |
Output replicability |
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a measurement tool designed to obtain, measure, and analyze data from research subjects around the research topic |
Research instrument |
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the number of subjects to be taken from the target population of the study |
Sample size |
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an assumed development in the future that will have a long-term and lasting effect; prevailing style or preference |
Trend |
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the functional quality of research instrument on obtaining data and producing results based on the purpose of the study |
Validity |
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any characteristic that can have different values or traits that may vary across research participants |
Variable |
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the study of a particular cultural group to get a clear understanding of its organizational set-up, internal operation, and lifestyle. A particular group reveals the nature or characteristics of their own culture through the world perceptions of the cultural group’s members. |
Ethnography |
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This involves a long-time study of a person, group, organization, or situation. It seeks to find answers to why such thing occurs to the subject. Finding the reason/s behind such occurrence drives you to also delve into relationships of people related to the case under study. Varieties of data collection methods such as interviews, questionnaires, observations, and documentary analysis are used in a case study. |
Case study |
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how people find their experiences meaningful. Its primary goal is to make people understand their experiences about death of loved ones, care for handicapped persons, friendliness of people, etc. In doing so, other people will likewise understand the meanings attached to their experiences. Those engaged in assisting people to manage their own lives properly often do this qualitative kind of research. |
Phenomenology |
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a method of quantitative research that requires an analysis or examination of the substance or content of the mode of communication (letters, books, journals, photos, video recordings, SMS, online messages, emails, audio-visual materials, etc.) used by a person, group, organization, or any institution in communicating |
Content analysis |
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looks at the relationships between the participants, the cultural and social norms that shape the conversation, and the underlying power dynamics (SPEAK, 2020). |
Discourse analysis |
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the examination of primary documents to make you understand the connection of the past events to the present time. The results of your content analysis will help you specify phenomenological changes in unchanged aspects of society through the years. |
Historical analysis |
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takes place when you discover a new theory to underlie your study at the time of data collection and analysis. Through your observation on your subjects, you will happen to find a theory that applies to your current study. Interview, observation, and documentary analysis are the data gathering techniques for this type of qualitative research. |
Grounded theory |
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It refers to a person, place, thing, or phenomenon that you are trying to measure explain, or describe. |
Research Variable |
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variables that can be measured numerically. |
Quantitative |
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variables that can be analyzed descriptively. |
Qualitative |
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This refers to the main topic (focus) or problem that the study wants to explore or to solve. It affects the dependent variable. |
Independent Variable |
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This receives the effect of or is affected by the IV. It may pertain to samples, respondents, or other ideas involved in the study. |
Dependent variable |
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This refers to the idea to be identified by the study. |
Research goal |
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This refers to the location or place where the respondents will be taken from. This may be OPTIONAL depending on the research adviser or institution. This may not be included if the topic is too sensitive which may affect the reputation of the school. |
Locale or setting |
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It states if the study is qualitative or quantitative. This may be more specific: A Case Study…., A Phenomenological Study…., etc. |
Methodology |