Research Methods Midterm Review

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What is qualitative research?

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A type of research mainly expressed in words, focusing on understanding concepts, thoughts, or experiences.

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What is a case study in research methods?

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A descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth to reveal universal principles.

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What does a moderate positive correlation indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable tends to also increase, but not perfectly.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured and is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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True or False: Correlational research tries to identify relationships between two variables.

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True.

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What is the main focus of quantitative research?

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To quantify the problem and understand how prevalent it is by looking for statistical relationships.

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What is the purpose of a survey in research?

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To gather data from a predefined group of respondents to gain insights into their opinions or behaviors.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is observational research?

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A research method where the researcher observes subjects in their natural environment without interference.

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What is a null hypothesis?

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A statement that there is no effect or no difference, used as a starting point for statistical testing.