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What is research?
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systematic inquiry
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NAME
this is systematic inquiry |
reserach
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professionals routinly have (1)about their daily practices and which are answered best through research
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questions
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this cna very challenging, exhilarting, stimulating, and even frustrating |
research
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T or F
research is a simple activity |
false
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Implementing a research study in the (1)is more challenging than research conducted in the (2)
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(1)home, community, outpatient clinic, or medical center (2)lba or setting controled by the investigator
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What are (6)reasons to learn about the research process?
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(1)systematically build knowledge and test treatment activity (2)impact health policy and service delivery (3)particpate in research activities (4)enhance understanding of the daily practice (5)become a critical consumer of research literature (6)has the potential to improve your practice and thus improving the quality of life the people you serve and the health of your community
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What are (6)reasons to learn about the research process?
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(1)systematically build knowledge and test treatment activity (2)impact health policy and service delivery (3)particpate in research activities (4)enhance understanding of the daily practice (5)become a critical consumer of research literature (6)has the potential to improve your practice and thus improving the quality of life the people you serve and the health of your community
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What are (6)reasons to learn about the research process?
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(1)systematically build knowledge and test treatment activity (2)impact health policy and service delivery (3)particpate in research activities (4)enhance understanding of the daily practice (5)become a critical consumer of research literature (6)has the potential to improve your practice and thus improving the quality of life the people you serve and the health of your community
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Research yields a body of (1)
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knowledge
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What are (3)components that need to be included when defining research?
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(1)research is more than one type of investigate strategy (2)research is composed of thinking processes and specfic actions that must be clearly delineated and articulated (3)it must be logical, understandable, confirmable, and useful to meet the criteria of research
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Research is composed of (1)and (2)
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thinking and action processes
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this is more has more than one type of investigative strategy |
research
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this is composed of thinking and action processes that must be clearly delinated and articulated |
reserach
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this must be logical, understandble, confirmable, and useful to meet the criteria of this |
research
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What are some methods for research?(4)
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(1)multiple strategies (2)experimental (3)prediction and hypothesis testing (4)nomothetic (5)naturalistic
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Experimental is also called (1)
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quantitative
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(1)is also called the quantitative
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experimental
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naturalistic is also called (1)
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qualitative
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(1)is also called qualitative
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naturalistic
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What are (2)types of multiple systematic strategies used in research?
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(1)experimental type design (2)naturalistic inquiry
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What are (3)types of thought and action processes used in reserach?
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(1)inductive (2)abductive (3)deductive
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What are (4)criteria needed for research?
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(1)logical (2)understandable (3)confirmable (4)useful
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action processes refers to (1)
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assumptions
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(1)refers to assumptions
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action processes
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Describe the experimental type (6)
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(1)reality is single (2)tends to be nomoethic (3)is deductive (4)a priori acceptance of truth exists (5)cause and effect (6)values and biases are held in check
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Make a chart comparing and contrasting experimental and naturalistic
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see powerpoint
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Make a chart comparing and contrasting experimental and naturalistic
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see powerpoint
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Make a chart comparing and contrasting experimental (7) and naturalistic (8)
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see powerpoint
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Describe naturalistic thinking(5)
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(1)multiple realities exist (2)can inductive or abductive (3)specfic to general (4)there is no prior acceptance of truth (5)values are inevitable and desirable
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Describe naturalistic appraoch(6)
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(1)multiple realities exist (2)can inductive or abductive (3)specfic to general (4)there is no prior acceptance of truth (5)values are inevitable and desirable (6)tends to be idiographic
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Describe naturalistic appraoch(6)
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(1)multiple realities exist (2)can inductive or abductive (3)specfic to general (4)there is no prior acceptance of truth (5)values are inevitable and desirable (6)tends to be idographic
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What is deductive reasoning?
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refers to moving from a general principle to understanding a specific case
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NAME
this refers to moving from a general principle to understanding a specific case |
Inductive reasoning
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What is deductive reasoning?
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this involves moving from a specific case to a broader generalization about the phenomenon under study
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NAME
this involves moving from a specfic case to a broader generalization about the phenomenon under study |
deductive reasoning
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What is abductive reasoning?
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involves the development of new theoretical propositions that account for a set of observations which cannot be accounted for or explained by a previsou proposition or theoretical framework
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NAME
this reasoning involves involves the development of new theoretical propositions that account for a set of observations which cannot be accounted for or explained by a previsou proposition or theoretical framework |
abductive reasoning
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How are the experimental and naturalistic thinking similar?
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they both describe, predict and explain phenomena
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How are the experimental and naturalistic thinking similar?
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they both describe, predict and explain phenomena
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What are some sources of knowledge? (8)
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(1)authority (2)hearsay (4)trial and error (5)history (5)belief (6)spiritual understanding (7)intuition (8)logical reasoning
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What are (4)characteristics of reserach?
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(1)logical (2)understandable (3)confirmable (4)useful
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WHat are some other ways of knowing?(8)
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(1)authority (2)hearsay (4)trial and error (5)history (5)belief (6)spiritual understanding (7)intuition (8)logical reasoning
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What is authority?
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is being told by a respected or trusted source
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NAME
this is being told by a respected or trusted source |
authority
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What is hearsay?
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is 2nd hand info that is not verified
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NAME
this is 2nd hand info thati s not verified |
hearsay
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What is belief?
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knowing w/out verification
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this is knowing w/out vertification |
belief
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What is intuition?
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explanations of human experience based on previous unique and personal organization of one's own experience
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NAME
these are explanations of human experience based on previous unique and personal oganization of one's own experience |
intuition
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What is spiritual understanding?
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knowing through diviine belief
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NAME
this is knowing through divine belief |
spiritual understanding
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What do we mean by confirmable?
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it means the reserach can clearly understand the strategies used and arrive at similar outcomes if it is repeated
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What are the (10)essentials of research?
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(1)id the philopsophical foundation (2)frame a research probem (3)determine the suporting knowledge (4)id theory base (5)develop a specfic question or query (6)select a design strategy (7)set study boundaries (8)obtain info (9)analyze info and draw conclusions (10)share and use research knowledge
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Experimental type has (1)approach
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linear
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(1)has a linear approach
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experimental type
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NAME
this type of research is diverse and complex |
naturalistic
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the naturalistic is (1)and (2)
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diverse and complex
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What is a philosophical foundation?
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is how a person, learns about an indivudal behevaior, health or other phenomena
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NAME
this is how a person learn about an indivudal behavior, health or other phenomena |
philosophical foundation
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What is reserach problem?
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is an experssion of the dilemma that needs investigation
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this is an expression of the dilemma that needs investigation |
research problem
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What is supporting knowledge?
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is a critcal review of the existing scientific literature
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this is a critical review of the existing scientific literature |
supporting knowledge
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What is a theory?
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is an abstract generalization that presents a systematic explanation about how phenomnea are inter-related
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NAME
this is an abstract generalization that presents a systematic explanation about phenomena are inter-related |
theory
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What is research question? (3)
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(1)specfic setof questions (2)broad direction of the reserach inquiry (3)specfic questions transpire during the process of learning about a phenomenon
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NAME
this is a specfic set of questions, broad direction of the reserach inquiry, and specific questions transpire during the process of learning about a phenomenon |
research question
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What kind of research questions are there? (5)
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(1)identification (2)descriptive (3)explorative (4)explanatory (5)predication and control
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some types of these are identification, descriptive, explorative, explanatory, and predication and control |
research questions
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What is a descriptive question?
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observes, counts, describes, and classifies
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this type of question observes, counts, describes, and classifies |
descriptive question
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What is a explorative question?
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investigates the full nature of the phenomenon
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NAME
this is type of question investigates the full nature of the phenomeon |
explorative question
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What is a explanatory question?
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often linked to theory and understanding the cuases of phenomenon
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NAME
this type of question often linked to theory and understanding of the cuases of phenomenon |
explanatory question
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What is research desgin?
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is the overall plan for answering the reserach question
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NAME
this is the overall plan for answering the reserach question |
research design
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What is the experimental type research design?
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strategies are clearly id prior to the data collection
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NAME
this strategies are clearly id prior to the data collection |
the experimental type research design
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What is the naturalisic tpye research design?
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are elements of the design envolve over the course of the study
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NAME
these are the elements of the design envolve over the course of the study |
naturalistic desing
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NAME TYPE OF RESEARCH
What is the decision making process of AIDS patients seeking treatmetn |
naturalistic
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NAME TYPE OF RESEARCH
what effect does room temperature have on colonization rate of bacteria in urinary catheters? |
experimental
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NAME TYPE OF RESEARCH
what are the sources of stress amoung nursing home residents? |
naturalistic
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NAME TYPE OF RESEARCH
does therapeutic touch affect the vital signs of hospitlized patients? |
experimental
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NAME TYPE OF RESEARCH
what are the effects of prenatal instrucation on the labor and delivery outcomes of pregant women? |
experimetnal
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NAME TYPE OF RESEARCH
what are the health care needs of the homeless, and what are the barriers they face in having those needs met? |
naturalistic
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Describe what makes up study boundaries? (6)
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(1)the limit the scope of the study (2)makes the study feasible (3)number of participants (4)length of the study (5)conceptual dimensions (6)type and number of questions
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NAME
this limits the scope of the study, makes the study feasible, number of participants, length of the study, conceptual dimensions,and type and number of questions |
study boundaries
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How do you obtain info? (3)
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(1)questionnaires (2)observations (3)interviews
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How do you analysis the data for a experimental type reserach?
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the data is classifed according to the level of reserach
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How do you anaylsis the data for a naturalistic inquiry?
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as ongoing process that informs data collection and to interpret the info acquired
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What are some ethical considerations that need to be made? (3)
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(1)human subjects (2)investigator conduct (3)ethics of the question and design procedures
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What are (2)things that are part of philosophical foundation?
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(1)ontology (2)epistemology
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What is ontology?
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is view or definition of reality
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NAME
this is a view or definiation of reality |
ontology
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What is the epistemology?
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is the nature of knowledge and how we come to know it
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NAME
this is the nature of knowledge and how we come to know it |
epistemology
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What is the philosphical foundation of experimental reserach?
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(1)epistemology of logical positivism (2)deductive process (3)hypothesis testing (4)bias eliminated through objective inquiry and analysis
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NAME
this is epistemology of logical postivism, deductive process, hypothesis testing, bias eliminated through objective inquiry and anaylsis |
experiemtnal reserach
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What are the philosophical foundation of naturalistic inquiry?(6)
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(1)holstic (2)the outside world and an individuals ideas are interrelated (3)knowledge based on perception (4)based on reductionism (5)reality is determined by an individuals lenses or baises (6)those who have the experience are most knolwdewable
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NAME
this philosophical foundation is based :(1)holstic (2)the outside world and an indivudals ideas are interrelated (3)knowledge based on preception (4)based on reductionism (5)reality is determined by an individuals lenses or baises (6)those who have the experience are most knolwdewable |
naturalistic reserach
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What is the holistic approach?
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means that there are multiple philosophical traditions
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NAME
this means that there are multiple philosophical traditions |
holistic approach
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What is reductionism?
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is that the human experience cannot be understood by separating the parts
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NAME
this is the idea that human expereince cannot be understood by separating the parts |
reductionism
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What is integrated research?(4)
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(1)multimethod reserach (2)philosophical paradigm of pregmatism (3)generates more in depth knowledge (4)puropseful and logical development combines elements of the thinking action process from both tradiations
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NAME
this involves these things: (1)multimethod reserach (2)philosophical paradigm of pregmatism (3)generates more in depth knowledge (4)puropseful and logical development combines elements of the thinking action process from both tradiations |
integrated reserach
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How do you select a research tradition and design strategy?(3)
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think about (1)what you want to accomplish or reserach purpose (2)preferred way of knowing (3)exisiting knowledge in area of interest
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T or F
Positivist assumes that reality exists and that it can be objectively studied and known |
F
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T or F
Positivist assumes subjectivity is considered inevitable and desirable in inquiry |
T
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T or F
Naturalist relies primarily on the collection and analysis of quantitative information F |
F
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T or F
Positivist inquires focus on discrete, specific concepts while attempting to control other aspects of a phenomenon |
T
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What paradigm is sometimes referred to as phenomenologic?
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Logical positivism
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Because scientific method is not concerned with isolated phenomena. What is a key characteristic of the scientific method?
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Generalization
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What is the setting of naturalistic inquiry?
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the field
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The process of developing generalizations from specific observations is referred to as (1)
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inductive reasoning
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What is the type of research that involves the systematic collection and analysis of controlled, numerical information
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Experimental research
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What type of research involves the systematic collection and analysis of subjective, narrative materials
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Naturalistic type research
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What is the most ingrained source of knowledge and difficult to challenge
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tradition
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What is the purpose of the design of an experimental type research?(2)
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(1)restrict or control extraneous infleunces (2)provides a degree of certainty that observations are objective
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NAME TYPE OF RESEARCH
the purpose of design of this research is to restrict or control extraneous infleunces and provides a degree of certainty that observations are objective |
experimental type
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How do you chose the design in experimental type reserach?(3)
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based on the (1)literature review (2)level of theory development (3)research question
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Describe the sequence of experimental research?
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(1)problem statement (2)theory (3)research question (4)DESIGN (5)data collection (6)data analysis (7)reporting
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What is the indepedent variable?
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is the intervention or treatment
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NAME
this is the intervention or treatment |
independent variable
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What is the dependent variable?
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is the response or outcome
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this is the response or outcome |
dependent variable
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What is the differ btwn the independent and dependent variable? (2)
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(1)independent variable= is the intervention or treatment (2)dependent variable= response or outcome
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What is the intervening variable?
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are either confounding or extraneous variables
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NAME
these include either confounding or extraneous variables |
intervening variable
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What is a concept?
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symbollicaly represents observation and experience
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NAME
this symbolically represents observation and expereince |
concept
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What is the construct?
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represetns a model of relationships among two or more concepts
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represents a model of relationships among two or more concepts |
construct
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What is the differ btwn the concept and construct? (2)
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(1)concept=symbolically represents observation and experience (2)construct= represents a model of relationships among two or more concepts
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What is a conceptual definition?
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concept expressed in words
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NAME
this is a concept expressed in words |
conceptual definition
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What is a operational definition?
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how the concept will be measured
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What is the differ btwn conceptual and operational def?
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(1)conceptual def=concept expressed in words (2)operational def=is how the concept is measured
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NAME
this is how the concept is measured |
opertaional def
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What is the variable?
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operational def of a concept assigned numerical variable
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NAME
this is an operational def of a concept assigned numerical variable |
variable
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NAME
this is the presumed cause of the dependent variable |
independent variable
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What is the intervening variable?
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is the phenomenon that has an effect on the study of the variable?
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NAME
this is the phenomenon that has an effect on the study of the variable |
intervening variable
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NAME
this is the phenomenon that is affected by the indepedent variable or is the presumed effect or outcome |
dependent variable
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the dependent variable is the phenomenon that is affected by the (1)or is the presumed (2)or (3)
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(1)independent variable (2)effect (3)outcome
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What is a hypothesis?
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an educated guess
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NAME
this is a testable statment taht indicates what the reseracher expects to find |
hypothesis
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hypothesis is a testable statement that indicates what the (1)
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researcher expects to find
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What are the bias in the plan design? (3)
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(1)intervening variable (2)instrumentation (3)sampling
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NAME
some of these in the plan design include intervening variable, instrumentation, and sampling |
bias
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What are the plan of the design?(3)
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(1)bias (2)manipulation (3)control=random group assignment and control group
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What are some types of validity? (3)
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(1)internal validity (2)external validity (3)reliability
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NAME
some types of this include=intenral validity, external vaility, and reliability |
validity
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What is internal validity?
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are threats to internal validity
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NAME
these are threats to intenral validity |
internal validity
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What is external validity?
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are threats to external vailidty
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NAME
these are threats to external validity |
external validity
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What are (7)threats to internal validity? (7)
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(1)history (2)testing (3)instrumentation (4)maturation (4)regression (5)mortality (7)interactive effects
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NAME
some of these include history, testing, instrumentation, maturation, regression, mortality, and interactive effects |
threats to internal validity
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What are some threats to external validity? (2)
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reactivity and realism
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NAME
some of these include reactivity and realism |
external validity
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What is how is reactivity a threat?
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is the extent to which the subjects are responding to the condition of being part of the study
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How is realism a threat to external validity?
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the extent to which the experimental conditions stimulate the actual life situations to which the population is exposed
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What is the purpose of a naturalistic design's reserach?
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to describe, understand, or interpret daily life experiences
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NAME
the purpose of this reserach is to describe, understand or interpret daily life experiences |
naturalistic design
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What is the context of naturalistic design?
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the invesitagtor travels to the setting where the human phenomena occurs
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NAME
the contex of this reserach is the invesitagotor travels to the setting where the human phenomena occurs |
naturalistic design
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What is the pluralistic perspective of reality in a naturalistic design?
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means the same info may have different meaning or pluratisc interpretations by different indivudals
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NAME TYPE OF RESEARCH
the pluralistic perspective of realitiy for this reserach is that the same info may have different meaning or plurastic interpretations by different indivudals |
naturalistic design
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What is transferability?
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is not generalizable but to generate explanations, theories, and principles
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NAME
this is not generalizable but to generate explanations, theories and principles |
transferability
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Describe naturalistic design
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(1)is a pluralistic perspective of reality (2)transferability (3)flexibility (4)concern w lanaguage (5)emic/etic perspective (6)is an interactive and analytical process
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NAME
this has the following:(1)is a pluralistic perspective of reality (2)transferability (3)flexibility (4)concern w lanaguage (5)emic/etic perspective (6)is an interactive and analytical process |
naturalisic design
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How is the naturalistic reserach flexible?
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by their is no blueprint
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What is the emic perspective?
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is the inforamants way of interpreting an experience
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NAME
this is the inforaments way of interpreting an experience |
emic perspective
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What is the eitic perspective?
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is the perspective of those that are external to a group
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NAME
this is the perspective of those that are external to a group |
eitic perspective
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What is the differ tbwnt eitic and emic perspective?
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(1)emic=is the informants way of interpreting an experience (2)etitic=perspective of those that are external to a group
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What are some true experimental designs?(3)
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(1)random selection (2)control group (3)intervention (4)randomization (5)manipulation
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NAME
these include random selection, control group, intervention, and manipulation |
true experimental designs
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What is the control group?
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is the group that has no exposure to the experiment
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NAME
this is the group that has no exposure to the experiment |
control group
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What is an intervention?
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is the manipulation of the indepdent variable
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NAME
this is the manipulation of the independent variable |
intervention
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What are some types true experimental design? (4)
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(1)posttest only designs (2)solomon four group designs (3)factorial designs (4)counterbalance designs
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NAME
these include posttest only designs, solomon four group designs, factorial designs, and counterbalance designs |
true experimental designs
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What is solomon 4 group designs?
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combines the pretest-postest w postest only design
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NAME
this combines the pretest-postest w postest only design |
solomon 4 group design
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What are some benefits of the solomon 4 group designs?
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ability to detect interaction
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NAME
some benefits of this is its ability to detect interaction |
solomon 4 group designs
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What is a factorial design?
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simultaneous manipulation of 2 or more variables
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NAME
this is the stimultaneous manipulation of 2 or more variables |
factoral design
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What is the counter balance design?
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is more than 1 intervention in which the intervention is manipulated
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NAME
this is more than 1 intervention in which the intervention is manipulated |
counter balance design
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Describe a quasi-experimental type research
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random assignment is absent and has control group and manipulation
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NAME
this type of design does not have a random assignment and has control group and manipulation |
quasi-experimental type reserach
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What are post-test only designs?
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are random assignment of individuals to two groups w Collection of data after the intervention.
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NAME
these are random assignments of individuals to two groups w collection of data after the intervention |
post-test only designs
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What is non-equivalant control group?
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is the pretest and postest comparision group w.out randominzation
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NAME
this is the pretest and postest comparision group w out randomization |
non-equivalant control
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What are interrupted time series?
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is a repeated measurement of the dependent variable before the intro of the independent variable w no control or comparison group,
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NAME
this is a repeated measurement of the dependent variable before the intro of the independent variable w no control group or comparison group |
interrupted time series
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What is an advantage if the nonequivalent control group?
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control for threat of maturation and time related changes
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NAME
an advantage of this is that the control for threat of maturation and time related changes |
nonequivalent control group
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What are some things that the researcher should think of in a Quasi-experimental design?
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the researcher should be cautious about infering causal relationships in light of limitations
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NAME
for this type of design, the reseracher should be cautious about infering causal relationships in light of limitations |
Quasi-experimental design
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What are some types of quasi-experimental design? (2)
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(1)nonequivalent control group (2)interrupted time series
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NAME
there are two types of these: nonequivalent control group and interrupted time series |
quasi=experimental design
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What is pre-experimental ?
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i two of 3 criteria for the experimental are absent and outcomes does not support causal relationships
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NAME
this is two or three critera for the experimental are absent and outcomes does not support causal relationships |
pre-experimental
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What are some types of pre-experimental? (3)
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(1)one-shot case study (2)pretest postest design (3)static group
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NAME
some of these include one-shot case study, pretest design, and static groupo |
pre-experimental
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What is advanatage of pre-experimental?
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easier than quasi experimental
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NAME
one advantages of this is that it is easier than quasi experimental |
pre-experimental
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What is a one shot case study?
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is when a independent variable is introduced than the dependent variable is measured
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NAME
this is when a independent variable is introduced than the dependent variable is measured |
one shot case
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What is pretest=postest design?
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has several threats to internal validity
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NAME
this has several threats to internal validity |
pretest=postest design
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What is a static group comparison?
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is a comparison group added to the one shot case study
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NAME
this is a comparison group added to the one shot case study |
static group comparison
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What is nonexperimental?
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is the stastical manipulation of data and post-hoc manipulation through anaylsis
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NAME
this is the stastical manipulation of data and post-hoc manipulation through anaylsis |
non-experimental
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What is non-experimental useful for?
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testing a concept that naturally occurs
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NAME
this useful for testing a concept that naturally occurs |
non-experimental
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What are some types of non-experimental? (3)
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(1)surveys (2)passive observations (3)ex post facto designs
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NAME
some types of these include surveys, passive observations, and ex post facto designs |
non-experimental
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What are surveys?
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Are used to measure the prevalence of variables w in a population
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What is ex post facto design?
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The purpose is to study relationships among variables
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NAME
The purpose is to study relationships among variables |
Ex post facto
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NAME
These can be used to this: sources of research problems, clinical experience, literature in the discipline, social issues, theories, and ideas from external sources |
Passive observation
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T or F
Correlation = causation |
false
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What is an advantage of ex post facto design?
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It examines and quantifies naturally occurring phenomena
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NAME
These can be used to this: sources of research problems, clinical experience, literature in the discipline, social issues, theories, and ideas from external sources |
id topic
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Who said
“Well began is half done” |
Id a topic
Aristotle |
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Aristotle said (1)
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‘well began is half done
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What is the research problem?
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Is the prexiling or troubling condition
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NAME
This is the perplexing or troubling question |
research problem
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What is the research question?
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Is the statement of a specific question or query the researcher wants to answer
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NAME
This is the statement of a specific question or query the researcher wants to answer |
reserach question
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NAME
This is a prediction of the answers to the research questions |
hypothesis
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What is the statement of purpose?
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Is a summary of the overall study goal in which key concepts and variables are id
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NAME
This is a summary of the overall study goal in which key concepts and variables are id |
Statement of purpose
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What are (2)types of research problems?
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(1)experimental (2)naturalistic
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NAME
This has two types: experimental an naturalistic |
research problems
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Choice is driven by the (1)of the research
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purpose
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What is the purpose of the literature review? (3)
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Id of a research problem (2)orientation to what is known and not known about a subject (3)determine the gaps in the literature
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NAME
The purpose of this is to id a research problem, orientation to what is known and not known about a subject, and determine the gaps in the literature |
literature review
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When doing a literature review, what kind of literature should you concentrate on? (2)
|
(1)scientific literature (2)blind or peer-reviewed research journals
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When doing a literature review, what should you look for? (3)
|
1)gaps in the knowledge the base (2)how was the current knowledge developed (3)conceptual framework used to inform the problem
|
|
What are some databases you can use to local relevant literature? (5)
|
(1)electronic databases (2)CINAHL (3)health literature (4)MEDLINE (5)PysINFO
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What does CINAHL stand for?
|
Cummulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature
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What does MEDLINE stand for?
|
Medical literature On-Line
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MEDLINE is also called (1)
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PUBMED
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(1)is also called PUBMED
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MEDLINE
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What does PysINFO stand for?
|
Psychology info
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|
Which source is the better source,
Primary vs secondary |
primary
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What helps to determine the boundaries of research?
|
Who, what, where how,
|
|
How do you determine whether literature is relevant to your problem or topic? (3)
|
(1)use theoretical framework (2)make sure specific variables and measures must be supported from existing literature (3)determine design based on the structure and content of existing theory related to problem area
|
|
What are the components of most research reports? (18)
|
(1)title (2)abstract (3)intro (4)theory (5)purpose (6)goal or purpose of the research (7)literature review (8)method and instruments and procedures (9)results or findings (10)discussion (11)references (12)theortical base or rationale for the study (13)problem, research question, or hypothesis (14)population and sample (15)methodology (16) manner in which the data is collected and analyzed (17)limitations (18) results and conclusions
|
|
T or F
The intro may or may not include in that rationale |
T
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|
What is rationale?
|
A discussion of relevant theory
|
|
NAME
This is a discussion of relevant theory |
rationale
|
|
When doing a literature review and you have read the conclusions, you should (1)
|
Go back and read the problem statement again
|
|
What should the conclusion in literature be like?
|
Be logical following from the theoretical base, the problem statement, and both should complement each other
|
|
What are some guidelines for critiquing research or doing a literature review? (6)
|
(1)how through is the exposure of the literature review (2)are the materials appropriate and up to date (3)How organized is the review (4)does the review full-fill an intended purpose (5)does the review finish w an outline of the state of the art knowledge of the topic? (6)is the language appropriate and does the reviewer paraphrase
|
|
What is theory used for?
|
To guide decisions in health and human service professions
|
|
NAME
This is used to guide decisions in health and human service professions |
theory
|
|
NAME
This is essential to conduct research |
Theoretical framework
|
|
A theory helps a researcher see the (1)
|
Forest instead of a single tree
|
|
NAME
This consists of a constructs and propositions that form a logically interrelated deductive system-providing a means of logically arriving at new statements from the original propositions |
theory
|
|
Draw the health belief model
|
see powerpoint notes
|
|
Research question is used for (1)research
|
Experimental
|
|
1)is used for experimental research instead of queries
|
reserach question
|
|
Queries are used for (1)instead of research questions
|
naturlistic reserach
|
|
(1)are used for naturalistic research instead of research questions
|
Naturalistic
|
|
What is the purpose of research questions in experimental research and queries in naturalistic research?
|
(1)they are an initial formal entry into the study (2)guides all subsequent steps in the research process
|
|
NAME (2)
These are an initial formal entry into the study and guides all subsequent steps in the research process |
reserach question and queries
|
|
What should the research question in experimental type research be like?
|
(1)the question should be concise or narrow
|
|
How many levels of research are there?
|
3
|
|
There are (1)levels of research questions
|
3
|
|
Describe level 1 of a research question does
|
seeks to describe the phenomena that has not been studied
|
|
NAME
This seeks to describe the phenomena, describes a topic that has not been studies, and addresses one question in one population |
Level 1 research question
|
|
What are some level 1 questions?
|
What are/what is
|
|
NAME
This level of research questions include what are/what is |
level 1
|
|
Describe level 2 research questions
|
Builds on level 1 questions
|
|
NAME
This level of research question builds on level 1 questions |
level 2
|
|
NAME
This level of research question measures the relationship btwn variables |
level 2
|
|
NAME
This level of research question measures the relationship btwn variables What are some level 2 questions? |
What is the relationship btwn the variables in the question
|
|
NAME
This level’s research question is what is the relationship btwn the variables in the question? |
level 2
|
|
What are some designs for level 1 research questions?(5)
|
(1)survey (2) exploratory (3)descriptive (4)case study (5)needs assessment
|
|
NAME
Some designs for this level of research questions include survey, exploratory, descriptive, case study, and needs assessments |
level 1
|
|
What are some designs for level 2 research questions? (4)
|
Survey (2)correlational (3)passive observation (4)ex post facto
|
|
NAME
Some designs for this level of research question include survey, correlational, passive observation, and ex post facto |
level 2
|
|
Describe level 3 research questions (3
|
Includes a predictor/causal variable, a population, and a predicted direction (2)directional /non-directional hypothesis (3)tests knowledge of theory
|
|
NAME
This level of research question includes a predictor/causal variable, a population and predicted direction, directional/non-directional hypothesis, and tests a knowledge of theory |
level 3
|
|
What are some questions for level 3 of the research question?
|
Why
|
|
NAME
This level of research asks why |
level 3
|
|
NAME
Some designs for this level of research questions include experimental and quasi-experimental |
level 3
|
|
Describe the research queries in the naturalistic inquiry (4)
|
(1)has various philosophical perspectives (2)development of a broad problem of interest (3)identifies the phenomenon of interest, the location and population of the study (4)specific questions evolve in the field
|
|
What are some types of naturalistic queries? (3)
|
(1)classic ethnography (2)phenomenology (3)grounded theory
|
|
NAME
Some types of this include classic ethnography, phenomenology, and grounded theory |
Naturalistic queries
|
|
What is classic ethnography?
|
In this type of query, the researcher learns the roles and describe the cultural patterns of groups
|
|
NAME
In this type of query, the researcher learns the roles and describes the cultural patterns of groups |
Classic ethnography
|
|
What is phenomenology?
|
Is the meaning of the human experience as lived by humans
|
|
NAME
This is the meaning of human experience as lived by humans |
Phenomenology
|
|
What does phenomenology focus on?
|
The experience from the perspective of indivudals
|
|
NAME
This focuses on the experiences from the perspective of individuals |
phemenology
|
|
What is grounded theory?
|
Is used to generate or modify theory (2)queries relate to the structures of the findings
|
|
NAME
This is used to generate or modify theory and queries relate to the structures of the findings |
grounded theory
|
|
Describe integrating research approaches?
|
(1)combines different research traditions (2)is knowledge driven (3)chooses from the best method to answer the question (4)can be complimentary (5)may enhance a study’s validity (6)may facilitate the interpretation of the findings
|
|
Id (5)common sources of ideas for research problems
|
1)journals (2)experiences (3)books (4)clincals (5)interviews
|
|
The statement of the specific query is refered to as (1)
|
reserach question
|
|
Id two hypothesis and give an example of each (2)
|
null and directional
|
|
List (2)electronic databases that can be used to find info?
|
medline and CINAHL
|
|
What is a primary source?
|
DIRECT INFO
|
|
How is theory used in research?
|
Is used as a guide to help you
|
|
What is epistemology?
|
is a prefered way of knowing
|
|
NAME
This is the preferred way of knowing |
Epistemology
|
|
What are (6)six guiding research questions you can use in framing a question
|
(1)What about this topic of interest to me? (2)What about this topic is relevant to my practice? (3)What about this topic is unresolved in the literature (4)What is my preferred way of knowing ? (5)What societal or professional purpose does knowing about this topic serve? (6)What resources do I have to investigate for this topic?
|
|
What are reasons to review the literature? (6)
|
(1)determine previous research on topic of interest (2)determine level of theory and knowledge development (3)determine relevance of current knowledge base to problem area (4)provide rationale for selection of research strategy
|
|
What are (6) steps to conducting a literature review?
|
(1)determine when to conduct a search (2)delimit what is searched (3)acesss databases for periodicals, books, and documents (4)organize the literature (5)critcally eveulate the info (6)write the literature review
|
|
What are (4)reasons to review literature?
|
(1)determine previous research on topic of research (2)determine the level of theory and knowledge development (3)determine relevance of current knowledge base to problem area (4)provide rationale for selection of research strategy
|
|
STOOPED HERE
|
STOOPED HERE
|
|
What are (4)levels of measurement?
|
(1)nominal (2)ordinal (3)interval (4)ratio
|
|
NAME
these are 4 of these nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio |
levels of measurement
|
|
What is the nominal level of measurement?
|
used to categorize characteristics, such as gender, blood type, and race
|
|
NAME
this is used to categorize characteristics such as gender, blood type, and race |
nominal level of measurement
|
|
What is ordinal level of measuremnt?
|
ranks objects based on their specfic characeterstic such as heavist to lightest
|
|
NAME
this ranks objects based on their specic characteristics such as heavist to lighest |
ordinal level of measurement
|
|
What is the interval level of measurement?
|
specfifies the ranking of objects on a characteristic and the distance btwn the those objects such as a SAT score
|
|
NAME
this specifies the ranking of objects on a characteristic and the distance btwn the those objects such as a SAT score |
interval level of measurement
|
|
What is the ratio level of measurement? (2)
|
is the meaning of zero (2)provides the absolute characteristic such as temperature, weight, and height
|
|
NAME
this is the meaning of zero and provides the absolute characteristic such as temperature, weight, and height |
ratio level of measurement
|
|
What is a statistical anaylses?
|
is a organized numerical information
|
|
NAME
this is a organized numerical information |
statistical anaylyses
|
|
What is the statistical anaylses used for?
|
a method for systematically drawing conclusions
|
|
NAME
this is a method for systematically drawing conclusions |
statistical analyses
|
|
What are (2) category for statistical analyses?
|
(1)descriptive (2)inferential
|
|
NAME
this can be categorized as descriptive or inferential |
statistical analyses
|
|
What is the first level of statistical analyzes?
|
descriptive
|
|
NAME
this is the first level of the statistical analyses |
descriptive
|
|
What is descriptive statistical analyses?
|
is a method of data reduction used to describe and synthesize data
|
|
NAME
this is a method of data reduction used to describe and synthesize data |
descriptive statistical analyses
|
|
What is frequency distributions?
|
is toimpose order on numeric data
|
|
NAME
this is to impose order on numeric data |
frequency distributions
|
|
What is descriptive statistical anylayses used for?
|
to id data entry error
|
|
NAME
this is used to id data entry error |
descriptive statistical analyses
|
|
What is one advanatge of descriptive statistical analyses? (2)
|
makes it convenient to see at a glance highest and lowest scores(2)can easily id the most common score
|
|
NAME
this makes it convenient to see at the glance highest and lowest scores and can be easily id the most common score |
descriptive statistical anyalses
|
|
What does N stand for?
|
total sample size
|
|
Give some examples of how data can be displayed graphically?
|
(1)pie (2)histogram (3)polygon
|
|
symmetrical distribution is also called (1)and (2)
|
normal or bell shaped curve
|
|
bell shaped curve is also called (1)and (2)
|
normal or symmetrical distribution
|
|
normal curve is also called (1)or (2)
|
bell shaped or symmetrical distribution
|
|
scores on the horizontal lines and vertical lines indicate (1)or (2)
|
frequencies or percentages
|
|
scores on the horizontal lines and vertical lines indicate (1)or (2)
|
frequencies or percentages
|
|
What is central tendency?
|
is a index of typicalness
|
|
NAME
this is a index of typicalness |
central tendency
|
|
Central tendency is preferable for (1)
|
variables on a ratio or interval scale
|
|
NAME
this is preferable for variables on a ratio or interval scale |
central tendency
|
|
What are (3)kinds ways used to find the central tendency?
|
(1)mean (2)mode (3)median
|
|
NAME
there are three kinds of these: mean, mode, and median |
central tendency
|
|
What is the mode?
|
the number that occurs the most
|
|
NAME
this the number that occurs the mst |
mode
|
|
NAME
this ids the most popular value |
mode
|
|
What ids the most popular value?
|
mode
|
|
Find the mode for
51,51, 52, 53, 53, 53, 53, 54, 55, and 56 |
firgue it out
|
|
Find the median for
2, 2 , 3, 3, 4,5,6,7,8,9 |
firgue it out
|
|
NAME
this is insensitive to extreme scores |
median
|
|
the median is insensitive to (1)
|
extreme scores
|
|
What is mean?
|
sum of all values divided by the number of particpants
|
|
NAME
this is the sum of all values divided by the number of all particpants |
mean
|
|
What is the most important measure of central tendency?
|
mean
|
|
NAME
this is the most important measure of central tendency |
mean
|
|
the mean is the most important measure of (1)
|
central tendency
|
|
the mean is used in (1)or (2)
|
interval or ratio level
|
|
What is varability?
|
is the spread of scores
|
|
NAME
this is the spread of scores |
varability
|
|
What does variability do?
|
provides info about scoring patterns of a group
|
|
NAME
this provides info about scoring patterns of a group |
varability
|
|
T or F
two sets of data w identical means can have different variability scores |
true
|
|
What are the most important indexes of variability? (2)
|
(1)range (2)standard deviation
|
|
NAME
these are the most important indexes of varaibility |
range and standard deviation
|
|
What is the range?
|
is the highest-lowest
|
|
NAME
this is the highest-the lowest |
range
|
|
What is disadvantages of range?(3)
|
(1)unstable from sample to sample drawn from the sample population (2)ignores outliers
|
|
NAME
some disadvantages of this include unstable from sample to sample drawn, and ignores outliers |
range
|
|
outliers are also called (1)
|
extreme score
|
|
(1)are also called extreme scores
|
outliers
|
|
NAME
this the most variability index |
standard deviation
|
|
NAME
this calculated on every value in a distribution |
standard deviation
|
|
NAME
this ids the extent to which scores in distrubtion differ from on another |
standard deviation
|
|
What is percentages for a normal curve?
|
68...95 and 99.7
|
|
the mean, mode, and standard deviation is used to describe (1)
|
one variable
|
|
What is bivariate statistics?
|
Describes the relationships btwn two variables
|
|
NAME
This type of stats describes the relationships btwn two variables |
Bivariate statistics
|
|
What is the contingency table?
|
Is a 2D frequency distribution
|
|
NAME
This is a 2D frequency distibrition |
Contingency table
|
|
What is frequency?
|
Is how many times a data is presented
|
|
Contingency tables are usally used w (1) and (2)
|
Nominal or ordinal data
|
|
NAME
This is the most common method of describing the relationships btwn |
Correlation
|
|
T or F
There are different types of correlation stastics pending sample size and level of measurement |
Tru
|
|
What is the symbol for the correlation coefficant?
|
r
|
|
R is btwn (1)and (2)
|
-1 and 1
|
|
If the the slope is positive then what is the correlation cofficant?
|
1
|
|
Describe what a positive correlation means?
|
The variables increase or decrease in the same direction
|
|
If the slope is negative then what is the correlation cofficant?
|
-1
|
|
NAME
This means that the variables increase or decrease in the same direction |
Positive correlation
|
|
Describe what a negative correlation is?
|
One variable increases as the other decreases
|
|
NAME
This means one variable increases as the other decreases |
Negative correltation
|
|
What is the r zero?
|
When the variables are unrelated
|
|
If the variables are not related then the correation is (1)
|
Zero`
|
|
Negative correlation is sometimes called (1)
|
inverse correlation
|
|
(1)is also called inverse correlation
|
Negative correlation
|
|
The close r is to one the (1)
|
the stronger the relationship
|
|
Spearman’s rank-order correlation is sometimes referred to as (1)
|
Spearman rho
|
|
(1)is also called spearman rho
|
spearman's rank-order correlation
|
|
What is the inferential stastics?
|
determines the extent to which observations in a sample are representative of the population
|
|
NAME
this determines the extent to which observations in a sample are representative of the population |
inferential stastics
|
|
What is the null hypothesis?
|
is a statemnt no difference btwn or among groups
|
|
NAME
this is a statement no difference btwn or among groups |
null hypothesis
|
|
NAME
this provides criteria for deciding whether a hypothesis should be accepted as true or rejected as false, helps the reseracher to make objective decisions about study results, and helps to decide which results are likely to reflect chance differences and which are likely to reflect true hypothesized effect |
hypothesis testing
|
|
What are some benifits of hypothesis testing?(3)
|
a hypothesis should be accepted as true or false (2)helps researchers to make objective decisions about study results (3)helps to decide which results are likely to reflect change differences and which are likely to reflect true hypothesized effects
|
|
What are some possible explanations for the outcome? (2)
|
(1)experimental treatment was successful (2)the difference was due to change
|
|
What is hypothesis testing?
|
a process of disproof or recjection
|
|
NAME
this is the process of disproof or rejection |
hypothesis testing
|
|
The reseracher seeks to reject the null hypothesis through (1)
|
statistical test
|
|
What is type I error?
|
is when the researcher says the the null hypothesis is false when it is really true
|
|
NAME
this is when the reseacher says the null hypothesis is false when it is really true |
type I error
|
|
What is type II error?
|
is when the reseracher says the null hypothesis is true but it is really false
|
|
NAME
this is when the reseracher says the null hypothesis is true but it is really false |
type II error
|
|
What is the differ btwn type I and type II error?
|
(1)type I=is when the researcher says the null hypothesis says it is false but it is true (2)type II=is when the researcher says the null hypothesis is false but it is true
|
|
the smaller the number the (1)
|
more creditable the findings
|
|
What is signiface level?(2)
|
cut off point that indicates whether the samples being tested are from the same population or from a different population
|
|
NAME
this is the cutt off point that indicates whether the sample being tested are from the same population or from a differnet population |
signifcance level
|
|
What are three levels of statistical analysis hierachial used in experimental research? (3)
|
(1)descriptive stats (2)inferntial stats (3)associational stats
|
|
What is descriptive stats?
|
are used to reduce large sets of observations into more compact and interpretable forms
|
|
NAME
this is used to reduce large sets of observations into more compact and interpretable forms |
descriptive stats
|
|
What is inferential stats?
|
are used to draw conclusions about populations parameters
|
|
NAME
this is used to draw conclusions about populations parameters |
inferential stats
|
|
What are associational stats?
|
is set of procedures designed to id relationships btwn multiple variables and to determine whether knowledge of one set of data allows the investigator to infer or predict the characeristics of another set of data
|
|
NAME
this is a set of procedures designed to id relationships btwn multiple variables and to determine whether knowledge of one set of data allows the investigator to infer or predict the characeristics of another set of data |
associational stats
|
|
NAME
this provides techniques to reduce large sets of of data into smaller sets w/o sacrificing critical data |
descriptive stats
|
|
What are (3)things you can conclude if the significance level is .05?
|
(1)there the reseacher is 95% sure he or she is correct (2)the is a risk that out of a 100 samples, a null hypothesis would be rejected 5 times (3)in 95 out of 100 cases a true null hypthesis would be correctly accepted
|
|
What are (3)things you can conclude if the signficance level is .08?
|
(1)the researcher is 92% he is correct (2)out of 100 samples, a true null hypothesis would be rejected 8 times (3)in 92 out of 100 cases, a true null hypothesis would be correctly accepted
|
|
What are (4)things you can conclude if the significance level is .01?
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(1)the researcher is 99% he is correct (2)out of 100 samples, a true null hypothesis would be rejected 1 time (3)in 99 out of 100 cases, a true null hypothesis would be correctly accepted (4)w. 0.01 significance level the risk of making a type I error is lower
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W a (1)significance level the risk of making a type I error decreases
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.01
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W a .01 significance level the risk of making a (1)decreases
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type I error
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When the hypothesis is nondirectional you use a (1)
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two tailed test of significance
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when the hypothesis is (1)you use a two tailed test of significance
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nondirectional
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When the hypothesis is directional use a (1)test of significance
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one tailed test
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When the hypothesis is (1)use a one tailed test of significance
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directional
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Compare and contrast one tailed and two tailed test? (2)
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(1)one-tailed test-used on the hypothesis is non directional and is more stringent and has the least chance of type I error (2)two-tailed=is used on directional hypothesis and has more chance of a type I error
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NAME
this test of significance is more stringent and has the least chance of type I error |
two-tailed test
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NAME
this test of sifnifiance is has more chance of type I error |
one tailed test
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What are some assumptions of parametric stats?(3)
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(1)normal distribution (2)interval or ratio level measurements (3)homogeneous variables
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NAME
this type of stats provides techniques to reduce large sets of of data into smaller sets w/o sacrificing critical data |
descriptive stats
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What are (3)things you can conclude if the significance level is .05?
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(1)there the reseacher is 95% sure he or she is correct (2)the is a risk that out of a 100 samples, a null hypothesis would be rejected 5 times (3)in 95 out of 100 cases a true null hypthesis would be correctly accepted
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What are (3)things you can conclude if the signficance level is .08?
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(1)the researcher is 92% he is correct (2)out of 100 samples, a true null hypothesis would be rejected 8 times (3)in 92 out of 100 cases, a true null hypothesis would be correctly accepted
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What are (4)things you can conclude if the significance level is .01?
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(1)the researcher is 99% he is correct (2)out of 100 samples, a true null hypothesis would be rejected 1 time (3)in 99 out of 100 cases, a true null hypothesis would be correctly accepted (4)w. 0.01 significance level the risk of making a type I error is lower
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W a (1)significance level the risk of making a type I error decreases
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.01
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W a .01 significance level the risk of making a (1)decreases
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type I error
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When the hypothesis is nondirectional you use a (1)
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two tailed test of significance
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when the hypothesis is (1)you use a two tailed test of significance
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nondirectional
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When the hypothesis is directional use a (1)test of significance
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one tailed test
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When the hypothesis is (1)use a one tailed test of significance
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directional
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Compare and contrast one tailed and two tailed test? (2)
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(1)one-tailed test-used on the hypothesis is non directional and is more stringent and has the least chance of type I error (2)two-tailed=is used on directional hypothesis and has more chance of a type I error
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NAME
this test of significance is more stringent and has the least chance of type I error |
two-tailed test
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NAME
this test of sifnifiance is has more chance of type I error |
one tailed test
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What are some assumptions of parametric stats?(3)
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(1)normal distribution (2)interval or ratio level measurements (3)homogeneous variables
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WHERE LEFT OUT FOR JESSICA
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WHERE LEFT OFF W JESSICA
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What is the differ btwn deductive, inductive, and abductive reasoning?
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Deductive-break something specfic into general broader parts
Inductive=goes from general to specific Abductive=coming up with new theories that are not known |
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What is the differ btwn deductive, inductive, and abductive reasoning?
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Deductive-break something specfic into general broader parts
Inductive=goes from general to specific Abductive=coming up with new theories that are not known |
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What is the differ btwn internal and external validity?
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Internal validity – the ability to answer research question correctly
External validity=is the ability make generalizations about your findings. |
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What is the differ btwn internal and external validity?
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Internal validity – the ability to answer research question correctly
External validity=is the ability make generalizations about your findings. |
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What is the differ btwn internal and external validity?
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Internal validity – the ability to answer research question correctly
External validity=is the ability make generalizations about your findings. |
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What is the differ btwn deductive, inductive, and abductive reasoning?
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Deductive-break something specfic into general broader parts
Inductive=goes from general to specific Abductive=coming up with new theories that are not know |
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Nominal measurements involve a simple (1)
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label
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Rank order questions are examples of (1)
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classifcations
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W ratio level measures there are real, rational (1)
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ordinal
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Unlike ordinal measures, interval measures involve (1)btwn points on the scale
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absolute zero point
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A descriptive index from a population is called (1)
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parameter
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An (1)is a systematic arrangement of aunatitative data from the lowest to highest values
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frequncy disbtrubtion
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A (1)is common way of presenting frequncy info in graphic form
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frequency polygan
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A distribution is described as (1)if the two halves are mirror images of each other
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symmetrical
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A distribution is described as (1)skewed if its longer tail points to the left
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negative
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A distrbution that has only one peak is (1)
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unimodal
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Many human charactersitcs, such as height, intelligenace, are distributed to approx an (1)
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bell shaped curve
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Measures that summarize the typical value in distrubtion are known as measures of (1)
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central tendency
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Measures of (1)are concerned w how spread out the data are
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variability
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When scores are not very spread out, the sample is said to be (1)w respect to the variable
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homogenous
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What is homogenous in stats mean?
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is when the scores are not spread out (not that different)
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NAME
this is when the scores are spread out |
heterogenous
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What is heterogenous in stats means?
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that the scores are spread out
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What is the differ btwn heterogenous and homogenous ?
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(1)homogenous=is when the scores are not spread out (2)hetegenous=when the scores are spread out
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Descriptive stats for 2 variables examinted simultaneous are called (1)
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bivariate descriptive stats
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What are bivariate descriptive stats?
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are descriptive stats for 2 variables that are exaimted sumultenously
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NAME
this is descriptive stats for 2 variables that are examined sumultenously |
bivariate descriptive stats
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Relationships are described as (1)if high values on one variable are associated w low values on the second
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negatively correlated
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the most commonly used correlation index is (1)
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pearson r
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Researchers using quantitive analysis apply (1)to draw conclusions about a pop based on info from a smaple
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inforational stats
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Sampling distrubtions of means have a (1)distrubtion
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normal
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the desired degree of risk making (1)error is established by the reseracher
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type I
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tests that involve the estimation of parameters are refered to as (1)
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parametric stats
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What are parametric stats?
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are tests that involve the estimation of parameters
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The most commonly used (1)are the .05 and .01 levels
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significance levels
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using alpha=.01 rather than alpha=.05 increases the risk of committing a (1) error
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type II
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In a (1)differences in means for two groups are tested while an (2)differences in means for three or more groups are tested
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(1)t test (2)f test
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(1)is also called the f test
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ANOVA
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(1)is also called the ANOVA
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f test
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the statistic computed in an analysis of variance is the (1)statistic
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F
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When both the independent and dependent variables are nominal measures, the test sttistic usually calculated in the (1)
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chi-square test
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the analysis that would be used to predict patient's postoperative fatigue levels on the basis of three preoperative characetrestics would be (1)
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multiple regression
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the square of (1)indicates the proportion of variance accounted for in a dependent variable by several indpendent variables
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r
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
does the assertiveness training improve the effectiveness of psychaiatric nurses? |
independent=the effectivness of training
dependent=the nurses |
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
does the postural positioning of patients affect their respiratory functioning |
indpendent=postral postioning
dependent=respiratory function |
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
is the psychological well being of patients affected by the amount of touch received from nursing staff? |
(1)independent= touch (2)dependent= well being of the patient
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
is the incidence of decutbius ulcers reduced by more frequent turning of patients? |
independent=frequent turning of patients
dependent=ulcers |
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
are people who are abused as children more likely than others to abuse their own children? |
independent= abused children (2)absused children of their own
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
is tolerance for pain related to a patient's age and gender? |
independent=age and gender
dependent= tolerance for pain |
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
is the number of prenatal vistis of pregnant women associated w labor and delivery outcomes? |
independent= number of pregant women
dependent= labor and delivery outcomes |
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
are levels of depression higher among children who experience the death of sibling than among other children? |
independent=children from both groups
dependent= the level of depression |
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
is compliance w a medical region higher among women than among men? |
independent= gender
dependent= compliance w medical regimen |
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NAME THE INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT VARIABLE
is anxiety in surgical patients affected by structured preoperative teaching? |
independent= teaching
dependent= anxiety |
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in quantitative studies, the people who are being studied are often refered to as (1)they may also be refered to as (2)in both qualitative and quantitative studies
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(1)subjects (2)participants
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the abstract qualities in which a researcher is interested are referred to by both qualititave ad quantitative researchers as (1)
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concepts
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A (1)a term used primarily an quantitative reserach, is a quality of a person, group, setting or situation that takes different value
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indpendent
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the variable that the researcher wants to be understand, explain, or predict is known as the (1)variable or the (2)variable
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(1)dependent (2)outcome or predictor variable
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a variable that is irrevlant in quantitative investigation and needs to be controlled is called an (1)variable
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confounding
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the pieces of info obtained in the course of a study are collectively known as the (1)
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data
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Quanitative researchers carefully specify how to measure concepts of interest, resulting in (1)
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operational def
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when the data are form of narrative description, the are (1)
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natrualistic
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While quantitative researchers are intrestied in studying relationships btwn variables, qualitative researchers examine (1)
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pattern assocations
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the higher the daily caloric intake, the greater the weight expresses the presumed (1)relationship
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cause and effect
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the process of developing generalizations from specfic observations is referred to as(1)
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indeductive reasoning
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the process of developing specfic predications from general principles is (1)
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deductive reasoning
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two important criteria for evulating the quaility of quantitative studies are (1)and (2)
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validity and reliability
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the qualitative reserach, the worth of the study can be evaluated through assessments of its (1)
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creditability
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When researchers use multiple referrents to draw conclusions, they are using (1)
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integrated method
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In thinking about how research findings can be used in other settings or contexts, quantitative researchers are concerned about (1)and qualitative researchers are concerned about (1)
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(1)generalization (2)transferability
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T or F
the naturalist paradigm asssumes that reality exists and that it can be objectively studied |
true
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T or F
the postivistic paradigm focuses are discrete, specific concepts while attempting to control others |
true
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T or F
Naturlist paradigm is not constrained by ethical issues |
false
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T or F
inquires in the naturalist paradigms give rise to emerging interpretations that are grounded in peoples experiences |
true
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T or F
the reserach problem, " What effects does room temperature have on the colonization rate of bacteria in urinary catheters? is best suited for qualitative research methods |
false
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T or F
the reserach problem is "what is the meaning of hope among stave IV cancer patients" is best suited for the qualitative reserach methods |
true
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T or F
the dependent variable is the presumed cause |
fals
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T or F
the dependent variable is the main outcome of interest in the study |
true
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T or F
the occurence of an event concurrently w the intro of an intervention that can affect the outcome of a study is called a history threat |
true
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T or F
in factorial design subjects are assigned at random to a combo of treatments |
true
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the dependent variable can also be called the (1)or (2)
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outcome or criterion variable
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(1)can also be called the outcome variable
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dependent
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(1)can also be called the outcome variable
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dependent
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the independent variable can also be called the (1)
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predictor variable
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(1)can also be called the predictor variable
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independent
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T or F
descriptive stats make up the first level of statsical anaylisis |
true
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T or F
the mean is the most important measure of central tendency |
true
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T or F
a quai-experimental design that involves repeated observations over time is referred to a time-series design |
true
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T or F
a primary objective of true experimental design is to enable the researcher to infer causal relationship |
true
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T or F
the manipulation that the researcher introduces is referred to as the dependent variable |
false
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T or F
correlation proves causation |
false
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T or F
a positive correlation indicates that as the numerical values of one variable increases or decrease, the values for the other variables also change in the same directions |
true
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T or F
spearman rho is calculated on interval level data |
false
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T or F
statistical inference is based on the process of generalizing from samples to populations from which the samples are derived |
true
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T or F
if a hypothesis is nondirectional, it usally assumses that extreme scores can occur at either end of the curve or in the tail |
true
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Draw a chart of the various types of desgins
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see notes
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Draw a chart of the various types of desgins
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see notes
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Draw a chart of the various types of desgins for exp research
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Draw a chart of the various levels of reserach quetsions
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see notes
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Draw a chart of the various levels of reserach quetsions
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Draw a chart of the various levels of reserach quetsions
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Draw a chart of the various levels of reserach quetsions
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STOPPED HERE
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Draw a chart of the differ designs for experimental and what they look like
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see notes
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Draw a chart of the differ designs for experimental and what they look like
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see notes
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Draw a chart of the differ designs for experimental and what they look like
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see notes
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Draw a chart of the differ designs for experimental and what they look like
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see notes
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What is ex post facto latin for?
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after the fact
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NAME
this latin for after the fact |
ex post facto
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What is ex post facto design?
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are conducted on phenomans that have already occured and cannot be manilpulated
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NAME
this type of experimental design is conducted on phenomona that have already occured and cannot be manilpulated |
ex post facto design
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What are (3)characteristics of a true-experimental design?
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(1)randomization (2)control group (3)manipulation of X variable
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What are (3)characteristics of a true-experimental design?
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(1)randomization (2)control group (3)manipulation of X variable
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What are (3)characteristics of a true-experimental design?
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(1)randomization (2)control group (3)manipulation of X variable
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What are (3)characteristics of a true-experimental design?
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(1)randomization (2)control group (3)manipulation of X variable
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What is the Quasi experimental design?
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has only a control group and manipulation w NO randomization
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NAME
these experimental reserach design does not have any randomization |
Quasi experimental and possible pre-experimental (remember def is design lacking 2 or 3 of the criteria for a true experimental design)
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Which experimental design has no randomization?
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Quasi experimental and possibly pre-experimental
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NAME
this has only a control group and manipulation w NO randomization |
Quasi experimental design
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What is the pre-experimental design?
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has 2 or 3 of the criteria for a true experimentation design are absent
|
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nAME
for this type of experimental design in which 2 or more of the criteria for true experimental design are absent |
pre-experimental design
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What is the non-experimental design?
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used to test concepts that occur naturally
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NAME
this experimental design is used to test concepts that occur naturally |
non-experimental design
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What is the differ btwn the different experimental designs? (4)
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(1)True experimental=has 4 criteria randomization, control group, and manipulation of X variable (2)quasi-experimental=has only control group and manipulation NO randomization occurs (3)pre-experimental=2 or 3 of the criteria of a true experimental design are absent (4)non-experimental =used for testing concepts that occur naturally
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What is the differ btwn the different experimental designs? (4)
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(1)True experimental=has 4 criteria randomization, control group, and manipulation of X variable (2)quasi-experimental=has only control group and manipulation NO randomization occurs (3)pre-experimental=2 or 3 of the criteria of a true experimental design are absent (4)non-experimental =used for testing concepts that occur naturally
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What is the differ btwn the different experimental designs? (4)
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(1)True experimental=has 4 criteria randomization, control group, and manipulation of X variable (2)quasi-experimental=has only control group and manipulation NO randomization occurs (3)pre-experimental=2 or 3 of the criteria of a true experimental design are absent (4)non-experimental =used for testing concepts that occur naturally
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What is the differ btwn the different experimental designs? (4)
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(1)True experimental=has 4 criteria randomization, control group, and manipulation of X variable (2)quasi-experimental=has only control group and manipulation NO randomization occurs (3)pre-experimental=2 or 3 of the criteria of a true experimental design are absent (4)non-experimental =used for testing concepts that occur naturally
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What are the (4)types of experimental designs?
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(1)true-experimental design (2)quasi-experimental design (3)pre-experimental design (4)non-experimental design
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NAME
these include (1)true-experimental design (2)quasi-experimental design (3)pre-experimental design (4)non-experimental design |
types of experimental desings
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What are the (4)types of true experimental designs?
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(1)post test design (2)solomon 4 group (3)factorial design (4)conterbalance design
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NAME
there are four types of this design: post test design, solomn 4 group, factorial design, and counterbalance design |
true experimental design
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What are (2)types of quasi experimetnal design?
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(1)non-equivalent design (2)interrupted times series
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NAME
there are two types of this design: non-equivalent design and interrupted times series |
quasi experimental design
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What are some different types of Pre-experimental designs? (3)
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(1)one shot case study (2)pre test design (3)static group
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NAME
some types of this experimental design include one shot case study, pre=test design, and static group design |
pre-experimental design
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What are some different types of non-experimental designs? (3)
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(1)surveys (2)passive observations (3)ex post facto designs
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NAME
some types of this experimental design include surveys, passive observations, and ex posto facto designs |
non-experimental designs
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NAME DESIGN
R X O or r X O R O r O |
post-test only
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NAME DESIGN
Group 1 R O X O Group 2 R O O Group 3 R X O Group 4 R O |
solomon 4 group
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Draw what the actual design for the post test only would look like
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R X O or r X O
R O r O |
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Draw what the solomon 4 group design would actually look like
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Group 1 R O X O
Group 2 R O O Group 3 R X O Group 4 R O |
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Draw what the counterbalance design would actually look like
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R O X1 O X2 O
R O X2 O X1 O |
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Draw what the non-equivalent control group design would actually look like
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O X O
O O |
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Draw what the one shot case study would actually look like?
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X O
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NAME DeSIGN
R O X1 O X2 O R O X2 O X1 O |
counterbalance design
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NAME DESIGN
O X O O O |
non-equivalent design
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NAME DESIGN
X O |
one shot case study
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What does interrupted times series design actually look like?
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O1 O2 O3 X O4 O5 O6
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NAME DESIGN
O1 O2 O3 X O4 O5 O6 |
interrupted times series design
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What does the actually pre-test desing look like?
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O X O
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NAME DESIGN
O X O |
pre-test design
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What does the actual static group design look like?
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X O
O |
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NAME DESIGN
X O O |
static group
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WHat is nonparametric stats?
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stats that uses formulas to test hypothesis when data variables violate one or more assumptions
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NAME
this type of stats uses formulas to test hypothesis when data variables violate one or more assumptions |
nonparametric stats
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What is parametric stats?
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stats that uses formulas to test hypothesis based on assumptions
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NAME
this type of stats uses formulas to test hypothesis based on assumptions |
parametric stats
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What is the differ btwn nonparametric stats and parametric stats?
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(1)nonparametric stats=uses formulas to test hypothesis when data violates one or more assumptions (2)parametric stats=uses formulas to test hypottheis based on assumptions
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What is the differ btwn nonparametric stats and parametric stats?
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(1)nonparametric stats=uses formulas to test hypothesis when data violates one or more assumptions (2)parametric stats=uses formulas to test hypottheis based on
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What is the differ btwn nonparametric stats and parametric stats?
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(1)nonparametric stats=uses formulas to test hypothesis when data violates one or more assumptions (2)parametric stats=uses formulas to test hypottheis based on
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What is the differ btwn T test and F test? (2)
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(1)t test compares the difference means for 2 groups
(2)f test= compares the difference in means for 3 or more groups |
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What is the differ btwn T test and F test? (2)
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(1)t test test the difference in means of 2 groups (2)f test test s the difference in means for 3 or more groups
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Chi sqaure test is also called (1)
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X2 test
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(1)is also called chi square test
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chi square test
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What is the differ btwn the X2 test and teh Mann Whitney U test?
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(1)X2=elevates the group difference of groups of nominal data (2)Mann Whitney U-elevates the group difference of groups for ordinal data
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What is the differ btwn the X2 test and teh Mann Whitney U test?
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(1)X2=elevates the group difference of groups of nominal data (2)Mann Whitney U-elevates the group difference of groups for ordinal data
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What is the differ btwn the X2 test and teh Mann Whitney U test?
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(1)X2=elevates the group difference of groups of nominal data (2)Mann Whitney U-elevates the group difference of groups for ordinal data
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NAME
this elevates the difference of groups for ordinal data |
Mann Whiteny U
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What is Mann Whitney U?
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elevates the difference of ordinal data
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What is the X2 test?
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elevates the difference btwn groups for numerical data
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Draw a chart of the different statistical analysis levels for experimental reserach
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Draw a chart of the different statistical analysis levels for experimental reserach
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Draw a chart of the different statistical analysis levels for experimental reserach
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Draw a chart of the different statistical analysis levels for experimental reserach
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see notes
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What are the different levels of statsiatc analysis used in experimental reserach?(3)
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(1)descriptive stats (2)inferential stats (3)associational stats
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What are the different levels of statsiatc analysis used in experimental reserach?(3)
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(1)descriptive stats (2)inferential stats (3)associational stats
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NAME
during statsical anaylisis of this type of reserach these levels are used :(1)descriptive stats (2)inferential stats (3)associational stats |
experimental type reserach
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What is manipulation?
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is the ability to w/hold the X variable
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NAME
this is the ability to w/hold the X variable |
manipulation
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What are 3 assumptions of parametric stats?
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(1)samples is derived from a pop w a normal curve (2)variance is homogeneous (3)data are measured at interval level
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What are 3 assumptions of parametric stats?
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(1)samples is derived from a pop w a normal curve (2)variance is homogeneous (3)data are measured at interval level
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What are 3 assumptions of parametric stats?
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(1)samples is derived from a pop w a normal curve (2)variance is homogeneous (3)data are measured at interval level
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NAME
this type of stats makes three assumptions: they are (1)samples is derived from a pop w a normal curve (2)variance is homogeneous (3)data are measured at interval level |
parametric stats
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What are the different types of descriptive stats? (2)
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univariate (2)bivariate
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NAME
this stats has two types: univariarate and bivariate |
descriptive stats
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What are some types of inferential stats? (2)
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nonparametric and nonmparametric stats
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NAME
there are two types of this stats: parametric and nonparametric |
inferential stats
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What are some test used in parametric stats? (3)
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(1)t test and f test
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NAME
these tests are used in this type of stats: t and f test |
parametric stats
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NAME
the X2 and Mann Whiteny U test are used for this type of stats |
nonparametric stats
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What are some types of tests used in nonparametric stats?(2)
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(1)X2 and Mann Whiteny Tests
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What is the differ btwn descriptive, inferential, and assocatioanl stats?
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(1)descrptive stats=reduces largest sets of data (2)inferential- is used to draw conclusions about population parameters (3)associational stats= is a set of procedures designed to id relationships btwn multiple variables and predications that are amde
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What is the differ btwn descriptive, inferential, and assocatioanl stats?
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(1)descrptive stats=reduces largest sets of data (2)inferential- is used to draw conclusions about population parameters (3)associational stats= is a set of procedures designed to id relationships btwn multiple variables and predications that are amde
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What is the differ btwn descriptive, inferential, and assocatioanl stats?
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(1)descrptive stats=reduces largest sets of data (2)inferential- is used to draw conclusions about population parameters (3)associational stats= is a set of procedures designed to id relationships btwn multiple variables and predications that are amde
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What is descriptive stats?
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stats used to reduce larges sets of data
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these are stats that are used to reduce |
descriptive stats
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What are inferential stats?
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are used to draw conclusions about pop parameters
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NAME
these are used to draw conclusion about pop parameters |
inferential stats
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What are associational stats?
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are sets of procedures desgined to id relationship btwn multiple variable and predictions that are made
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NAME
these are sets of procedures desgined to id relationship btwn multiple variable and predictions that are made |
assocational stats
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Shorter quoations are used for words fewer than (1)
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40
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A page number in a citation is noted as (1)
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p.
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use (1)numercals whenever possible
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arabic
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Use (1)to express all numbers 10 and above
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firgues
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Use (1)to express numbers that immediately precede a unit of measurement
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firgues
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When do you use firgues?
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to express numbers that are immediately precede a unit of measurement
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T or F
consectuvie related tables should be numbered w suffic letters such as "Tables 5a, 5b, and 5c. |
false
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T or F
use the % when it is preceded by a numerical such as 22% of.." but use the word percentage when a number is not given |
true
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T or F
firgue legends should be printed as footnotes |
false
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T or F
Author's names are inverted in the reference list that is surname first |
true
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T or
W three or more authors, use an & btwn each author's name in the reference list |
false
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T or F
the year of publication is enclosed in the parenthese then followed by a colon in the reference list |
true
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T or F
do not underline the title or place quotations mark around it |
true
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T or F
capatilize only the first word of the title and the subtitle, if any and proper names in the reference list |
true
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T or F
use a comma after the article title to sepearate it from the name of the journal |
true
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T or F
use upper and lower case in journal titles, underline the title, and follow it w a comma |
true
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T or F
the vol number of journal should be underlined or italicized followed w in a comma |
true
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T or F
finish all references w a period |
false
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T or F
list the issues number of a journal in parenthese immediately following the number only if each issue begans w page 1 |
true
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In the text, refer to the tables by (1)
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by their numbers
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(1)is used in text to abbreviate a citution after the full citation has already been provided one
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et al.
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Only use (1)ruling in tables
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horizontal
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Seriation to indicate steps that are separate paragraphs are typed as (1)
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1.2.3.
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Seriation w/in a paragraph is typed as (1)
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(a)(b)(c)
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Multiple author cirtation in text are joined a (1)
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and
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Multiple author citations in the reference list are joined w a (1)
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&
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Multiple authors in parentheses are joined w a (1)
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&
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Two or more works by different authors who are cited w/in the same parentheses are listed in what order?
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alpha by name
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What does X stand for?
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independent varaible
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What does O stand for?
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dependent variable
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What does R stand for?
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random sample
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(1)stands for the independent variable
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X
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(1)stands for the dependent variable
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O
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