Exploring the Frontiers of Information and Computing Sciences

Vocabulary flashcards covering the fundamentals of research in information and computing sciences, including methodologies, ethics, and processes.

Research

A systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject.

Scientific Method

A foundational research model involving the steps: Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, and Conclusion.

Qualitative Research

Research that involves exploring phenomena and identifying patterns or themes in non-numerical, open-ended data.

Quantitative Research

Research that focuses on gathering numerical data and conducting statistical analysis.

Mixed Methods

A research approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods.

Basic Research

Research aimed at gaining comprehensive knowledge or understanding without immediate practical application.

Applied Research

Research conducted specifically to solve practical problems and improve quality of life.

Systematic (Characteristic)

A characteristic of good research that follows a structured and methodical approach.

Logical (Characteristic)

A characteristic of research based on valid procedures and principles.

Empirical (Characteristic)

A characteristic of research that relies on evidence-based data and observations.

Replicable (Characteristic)

A characteristic of research that allows it to be duplicated or verified by others.

Literature Review

A process for understanding the current state of knowledge, synthesizing multiple sources, and identifying gaps in existing research.

Primary Data

Original information or evidence gathered first-hand specifically for the research at hand.

Secondary Data

Existing data that was previously gathered by others, such as archival research.

Random, Stratified, and Convenience

Examples of sampling methods used to choose a subset of the population for study.

Validity

The measure of ensuring the credibility and accuracy of the research findings.

Reliability

Refers to the consistency of research results and the ability to ensure findings are stable.

SPSS, R, and NVivo

Examples of software tools used by researchers for data analysis.

Peer Review

The evaluation of research by experts in the field before it is published to ensure quality and integrity.

Informed Consent

An ethical requirement where participants must be fully aware of the research and its implications.

Confidentiality

The ethical practice of protecting the identity and data of research participants.

Non-Maleficence

The ethical principle of ensuring no harm comes to research participants.

Academic Integrity

The practice of honesty, transparency, and avoiding plagiarism in conducting and reporting research.

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

Entities that review research projects to ensure the ethical treatment of human or animal subjects.

Journal Impact Factor

A metric used to measure the impact of a journal based on citations of the research it publishes.

Interdisciplinary Research

An emerging trend that involves combining multiple scientific disciplines to tackle complex problems.

Open Science

An emerging trend focused on promoting transparency and accessibility in research.