Week Review: Approaches to Research & Research Design Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts related to research approaches, ethics, and design as discussed in the week's lectures.

Qualitative Research

Explores meaning, experiences, or concepts through methods such as interviews and observations.

Quantitative Research

Focuses on measurable data and uses statistical analysis.

Mixed Methods

Combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to provide a comprehensive analysis.

Participatory Research

Involves participants as collaborators aiming for empowerment and co-creation.

Ethics in Research

Refers to principles ensuring research minimizes harm and distributes benefits fairly.

Core Principles of Research Ethics

Respect for Persons, Concern for Welfare, and Justice.

Positionality

The recognition of a researcher's social and political position and its influence on the research.

Reflexivity

The practice of self-examination and critical reflection throughout the research process.

Validity

The degree to which a study measures what it claims to measure.

Reliability

The consistency of a measure; results can be replicated.

Action/Empowerment

A purpose of research aimed at promoting change and social justice.

Inductive Reasoning

A mode of reasoning that moves from specific observations to broader generalizations.

Deductive Reasoning

A mode of reasoning that starts with a theory and narrows down to specific observations.

Credibility (Qualitative Research)

The extent to which findings are believable and well-grounded.

Triangulation

Using multiple sources or methods to enhance credibility in research findings.

Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)

Research approach that involves community members in all phases of the research process.

Epistemic Injustice

When individuals or groups are not recognized as credible knowers due to prejudice.