Pracres Chapter 2: Different Types Of Research

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What are the three general forms of research?

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1. Scientific Research

2. Research in the Humanities

3. Artistic Research

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Scientific Research

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This is the research method that seeks to explain naturally occurring phenomena.

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Research in the Humanities

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This is the type of research that seeks to define the purpose of human existence by tapping into historical facts and future possibilities.

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Artistic Research

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This is the kind of general research that expounds on currently accepted concepts. It generates new knowledge by conducting practical methods.

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Research Design

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Enables the researcher to organize the components of the research in an orderly and coherent manner. It is also a template for collection, measurement, and analysis of data.

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The research design is determined by ______________

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The research problem.

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A well developed research design will help in ______________

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1. Identifying the research problem

2. Synthesizing previous studies

3. Identifying the hypotheses

4. Data analyzation and collection

5. Type of data needed

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What are the ten kinds of Research Designs?

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1. Action

2. Causal

3. Descriptive

4. Experimental

5. Exploratory

6. Cohort

7. Cross-sectional

8. Longitudinal

9. Sequential

10. Mixed-method

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Action Research

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Pragmatic and solution driven appropriate for community based situations

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Causal Design

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Determines whether variable X caused variable Y.

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Descriptive Design

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Answers the 4 Ws and 1 H.

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Experimental Design

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Has controlled variables and manipulated variables.

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Exploratory Design

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Focuses on topics which have had little to no studies done about them.

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Cohort Design

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Identifies how a group of people sharing common characteristics are affected by factors.

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Cross-Sectional Design

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How a large group of people with varied characteristics is affected by factors.

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Longitudinal

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Follows a group of people over a long period of time.

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Sequential Design

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The research is carried out in stages to gather sufficient data.

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Mixed-method Design

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Combines aspects of various research designs.

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Quantitative Research

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1. Gathers empirical evidence; usually statistical

2. Measurable

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Qualitative Research

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1. Deals with human complexity

2. Naturalistic methods of inquiry

3. Determines patterns and themes

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What are the nine kinds of Qualitative Research?

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1. Phenomenological Study

2. Ethnographic Study

3. Historical Study

4. Case Study

5. Grounded Theory Study

6. Narrative Analysis

7. Critical Qualitative Research

8. Postmodern Research

9. Basic Interpretative Qualitative Study

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Phenomenological Study

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Describes the meaning that experiences hold for each subject.

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Ethnographic Study

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In an immersion process, this involved collection and analysis data of cultural groups or minorities. The main purpose is the development of cultural theories.

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Historical Study

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Concerned with the identification, location, evaluation, and synthesis of data from past events.

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What are the three types of sources of data in a Historical Study?

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1. Documents

2. Oral reports

3. Relics and Artifacts

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What are the two data sources in a Historical Study?

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1. Primary Sources

2. Secondary Sources

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What are the two processes in a Historical Study that are used in knowing the validity of the materials?

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1. Internal Criticism

2. External Criticism

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Case Study

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This is an in-depth examination of an individual, groups, or institution. It aims to gain insights on little-known problems.

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Grounded Theory Study

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This involves comparing collected data until categories, properties, and hypotheses that explain the relations, categories, or properties emerge.

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Narrative Analysis

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This focuses on the life accounts of individuals based on their personal experiences.

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What are the three types of Narrative Analysis Researches?

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1. Psychological

2. Biographical

3. Discours Analysis

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Critical Qualitative Research

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This type of research seeks to bring about change and empower individuals by critiquing social, cultural, and psychological perspectives on present-day issues.

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Postmodern Research

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Seeks to analyze already established facts or truths.

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Basic Interpretative Qualitative Study

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Interested in identifying how individuals give meaning to a situation or phenomenon.