Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion Lecture Notes

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions of inquiry, investigation, immersion, research types, and ethical principles based on the lecture transcript.

Inquiry

The systematic search for information, knowledge, and truth about certain things, involving questioning and interrogation to solve a problem.

Investigation

A systematic examination involving careful and thorough inspection of details in an organized manner to uncover and assess facts regarding a matter.

Immersion

A research method where researchers immerse themselves in the culture they are studying to gain immense information.

Plagiarism

The act of using other people's words, thoughts, or ideas without giving proper credit, or passing off the literary composition and ideas of another as one's own.

Research

The systematic process of answering a question or problem involving the methodological formulation of a theoretical framework, methodology, collection, analysis, and interpretation of pertinent data.

Basic (Pure) Research

Research that seeks to contribute knowledge through the development of a theory or concept without emphasis on its immediate application.

Applied Research

Research that seeks to provide solutions to problems through the development and evaluation of processes, policies, and other activities requiring specific courses of action.

Descriptive Research

Research that describes the nature of a situation as it exists in the present condition.

Exploratory Research

A fundamental type of research conducted when there are very few studies available to refer to for information.

Explanatory or Analytical Research

A type of research characterized by the analysis of any relationships between variables.

Predictive Research

Research conducted specifically to evaluate actions or forecast values.

Qualitative Research

Research that examines and reflects perceptions to understand social and human activities.

Quantitative Research

Research that concentrates on measuring phenomena by collecting and analyzing numerical data and applying statistical tests.

Cross-sectional Research

Research carried out once that represents a snapshot of one point in time.

Longitudinal Research

Research that is repeated over an extended period of time.

Ethics

Norms or standards of behavior that guide moral choices about the relationships with others to ensure no one is harmed by research activities.

Research Information User

One of the three key groups in research, also referred to as the Sponsoring Client.

Research Information Provider

One of the three key groups in research, consisting of the researcher's staff or research institution.

Debriefing

The act of beginning data collection by explaining to the respondents the purpose of the research.

Informed Consent

The ethical process of obtaining consent from the respondents before they participate in the study.

Beneficence

The ethical principle ensuring that everyone gets something positive from the research and the safety of all participants is secured.

Justice

The ethical principle stating that research must be fair and inclusive.

Research Merit and Integrity

A principle where researchers must be experienced, competent, and the research must be well-designed with clear outcomes and benefits.