Combines both qualitative and quantitative research approaches in a single study.

The process of selecting participants from a population to represent the whole.

Selecting participants based on specific characteristics or purpose relevant to the study.

Choosing participants who are easy to access or available at the time.

Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Methods used to gather information, such as interviews, surveys, or observations.

A data collection method involving direct questioning of participants.

A group interview where participants discuss topics guided by a moderator.

Watching participants in their natural setting to gather data on behaviors or interactions.

A structured set of written questions used to gather data from many participants.

Ethical considerations

Ensuring respect, consent, confidentiality, and safety of research participants.

Participants must be fully informed and voluntarily agree to participate in research.

Protecting participant identity and personal data from being disclosed.

Ensuring individual responses cannot be traced back to specific participants.

The plan or blueprint outlining how the study will be conducted.

A detailed investigation of a single instance, event, or group.

A reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals in their own practice.

The extent to which a tool or method measures what it claims to measure.

The consistency of a measurement or research instrument over time.

The credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability in qualitative research.

Using multiple data sources or methods to validate research findings.

The researcher's awareness of their influence on the research process and outcomes.

A critical summary and evaluation of existing research on a topic.

Theoretical framework

The structure that supports a theory or concept guiding the research.

A clear, focused question that guides the study.

A testable prediction derived from a theory, common in quantitative research.

The process of organizing and interpreting collected data to identify patterns or findings.

A method of identifying, analyzing, and reporting themes within qualitative data.

Systematic coding and interpreting of textual information.

The process of categorizing qualitative data for analysis.

The extent to which study findings can be applied to other contexts or populations.

The qualitative equivalent of generalizability; how findings apply to other contexts.

Analyzing data based on pre-existing theories or frameworks.

Letting patterns and themes emerge from the data itself.

The goal or purpose the study aims to achieve.

Constraints or potential weaknesses in the study design or execution.

Boundaries or scope set by the researcher to narrow the focus of the study.

The larger group from which the sample is drawn.

A small-scale preliminary study to test research tools or procedures.

The results or outcomes derived from data analysis.

Interpretation of findings and their relevance to the research question or literature.

Summary of the research findings and their implications.

Suggestions based on the study for future research, policy, or practice.

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Inductive reasoning

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Reasoning from specific observations to develop general theories or patterns.

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Deductive reasoning

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Reasoning from general principles to reach specific conclusions.

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Research paradigm

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The underlying philosophical assumptions that guide a study, such as positivism or interpretivism.

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Positivist paradigm

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Believes in an objective reality, emphasizes quantifiable observations and statistical analysis.

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Interpretivist paradigm

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Focuses on understanding the subjective meaning of human experiences in context.

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Qualitative research

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Explores phenomena through non-numerical data like interviews, observations, and open-ended responses.

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Quantitative research

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Focuses on numerical data, measurement, and statistical analysis to test hypotheses.

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