Ed Research ~ An Intro ~ Gall, Gall, & Borg ~ Chap 2

Front 1

hypothesis (2)

Back 1

a testable prediction about observable phenomena that is based on a theory's constructs and their presumed relationships

Front 2

reasons for replication and extention of previous research

Back 2

1) To check the findings of a "breakthrough" study.
2) To check the validity of research findings across different populations.
3) To check trends or change over time.
4) To check important findings using different methodology
5) To develop more effective or efficient interventions

Front 3

Research proposal sections

Back 3

"1) Introduction1) Introduction
2) Review of the Literature
3) Research Design
4) Research Method
5) Data Analysis
6) Human Subjects Protection
7) Time Line

Front 4

directional hypothesis

Back 4

states the researcher's expectations about what the data will show

Front 5

null hypothesis

Back 5

states that no relationship exists between the variables studied, or no difference will be found between the experimental treatments

Front 6

pilot study

Back 6

a small-scale testing of the procedures that you plan to use in the main study, and revising the procedures based on what the testing reveals

Front 7

refereed journal

Back 7

a journal in which articles are evaluated by a panel of acknowledged experts to determine whether they merit publication

Front 8

chart essay

Back 8

simplifies the elements of a research study by using charts to focus the audience's attention on aspects of the study that are most relevant to policy making