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Research
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A systematic approach of gathering data using an agreed upon set of methods
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Inductive logic
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A system of reasoning that moves from data to the formation of a theory
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Deductive logic
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A system of reasoning that moves from theory to the formulation of hypothesis for testing
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Hypothesis
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A tentative statement about a particular relationship ( between objects people or groups of people) that can be tested empirically
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Variables
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Characteristics of objects people or groups of people that can be measured
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Operational definition
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Description of something that allows it to be measured
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Validity
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The accuracy of a given measurement
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Reliability
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The consistency of a given result
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Correlation
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A measure how strongly two variables are related to each other
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Causality
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Relationship in which one variable causes a change in another variable
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Spurious correlation
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A false correlation between two or more variables even though it appears to be true
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Research population
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A group of people that a researcher wishes to learn something about
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Sample
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A subset of the target research population
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Research methods
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Strategies used to collect data
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Survey
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A research method in which respondents answer pre set questions
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Interview
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Involve a researcher asking a series of questions of participants
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Participant observation
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Active participation by a researcher in a research setting. Combines observation and participation in daily life activities of research subjects ( also known as field work)
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Content analysis
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A research method involving analysis of texts
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Secondary analysis
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A research method involving analysis of existing data
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Participatory action research PAR)
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Research that combines an action oriented goal and the participation of research subjects
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Mixed methods
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An approach in which both quantitative nd qualitative procedure are used
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Triangulatio
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An approach in which more than one research method is used i an attempt to more fully understand an area of study
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