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Particular strategies researchers use to collect the evidence necessary for building and testing theories (It can be quantitative, qualitative or mixed method). |
Research methods |
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Decisions pertaining to what, where, when, how much, and by what means with regards to a study make up/research design. |
Research methods |
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The research design guides the researcher in: |
1. Identifying the research environment 2. Identifying the population of the study 3. Consideration on the research instruments 4. The procedure in gathering and treatment of data. |
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The individuals who take part in a study, either directly or indirectly via a representative, and who have given their informed consent. |
PARTICIPANTS |
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Every element of the population has an equal opportunity to be chosen as a sample. |
Probability sampling (random) |
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Every element of the population has no equal opportunity to be chosen as a sample. |
Non-probability sampling (non-random) |
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A research is conducted. This can include locations such as universities, government research laboratories, and private research institutions. |
SITE/LOCALE |
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may also refer to specific locations or areas within these institutions where specific research projects are being conducted. |
SITE/LOCALE |
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documents, records, software, information, data and other materials or work product in any tangible form created or developed during the course of the Research Activity. |
MATERIALS |
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equipment used in the study. |
MATERIALS |
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a tool used to collect, measure, and analyze data related to your subject. |
INSTRUMENT |
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Research can be tests, surveys, scales, questionnaires, or even checklists. |
INSTRUMENT |
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is the most crucial part of any research. |
Data analysis |
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summarizes collected data. It involves the interpretation of data gathered through the use of analytical and logical reasoning to determine patterns, relationships or trends. |
Data analysis |
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The process of gathering and analyzing accurate data from various sources to find answers to research problems. |
DATA COLLECTION |
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A way to gather data by watching people, events, or noting physical characteristics in their natural setting |
OBSERVATION |
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What methods of data collection For example, counting the number of vehicles crossing an intersection every hour would be a good example of |
OBSERVATION |
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the researcher may use an unstructured interview where you are allowed to develop your own set of questions adaptive to the context of the situations. |
INTERVIEW |
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is a predetermined set of questions given to a number of respondents to complete. |
Questionnaire |
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should have a short explanation of what your research is about. |
questionnaire |
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are simply organized lists of data - the list of learners at your school is a kind of |
DATABASE |
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can be computerised, books or paper filing systems. A big advantage of these is that the data is already organised and is easy to access. |
Database |
