1. BASIC CONCEPTS IN RESEARCH

A person who carries out scientific research.

• researcher

• ethnographer

• teacher

A detailed study of a subject especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding.

• research

• science

• teaching

It refers to a particular procedure or sets of procedures to develop the investigation is based on.

• technique

• theory

• methodology

A set of rules or statements based of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event in a certain area or study.

• technique

• methodology

• theory

A systematic procedure, formula, or routine by which a task is accomplished.

• technique

• methodology

• theory

This approach is aimed at gaining a deep understanding of a specific organization or event, rather than a surface description of a large sample of a population.

• qualitative approach

• quantitative approach

• mixed approach

This approach involves complex experiments with many variables and treatments. Two strategies of inquiry are experiments and surveys.

• qualitative approach

• quantitative approach

• mixed approach

This approach is a process that collects, analyzes and links statistical and interpretative data in the same study.

• qualitative approach

• quantitative approach

• mixed approach

It explains how a fact takes place, and describes the variables that affect the fact.

• descriptive research

• exploratory research

• correlational research

It helps determine the best research design, data collection method and selection of subjects before starting the investigation.

• descriptive research

• exploratory research

• correlational research