L1 : Why research

Directed Reading

Understanding content within taught modules.

Literature Review

Analysis of existing research in a field.

Scope of Review

Defined boundaries for literature coverage.

Analytical Features

Elements that evaluate and interpret literature.

Intellectual Progression

Evolution of ideas and debates in research.

Research Gaps

Identified areas lacking sufficient investigation.

Guiding Concept

Central theme directing the literature review.

Taxonomy

Classification structure for organizing literature.

Critical Review

Evaluation of strengths and weaknesses in literature.

Synthesis

Combining insights from various sources.

Sources of Information

Types of materials used for research.

Scientific Journals

Peer-reviewed publications of research findings.

Conference Proceedings

Collections of papers presented at conferences.

Informed Opinion

Judgment based on evidence from investigations.

Citing Sources

Properly referencing materials used in research.

Constructive Criticism

Evaluating research for validity and significance.

Research Limitations

Acknowledged constraints affecting study results.

3D Interaction Techniques

Methods for user interaction in virtual environments.

Object Manipulation

Controlling objects within a 3D space.

Navigation

Moving through virtual environments effectively.

Application Control

Managing software functions in 3D settings.

Feedback Mechanisms

Responses provided to user actions in systems.

Tools and Widgets

Instruments used for interaction in applications.

Mailing Lists

Subscriptions for updates on conferences.

Bibliographic Archives

Online databases for research references.

Evaluation Criteria

Standards for assessing research quality.

Research Objectives

Goals guiding the research process.

Usability Evaluation

Assessment of user-friendliness in groupware systems.

Groupware Systems

Software designed for collaborative work among users.

Distance Learning

Education delivered remotely via internet technologies.

Research Overview

Critical examination of professional practices.

Philosophies of Research

Frameworks guiding research approaches and methodologies.

Validity

Correct procedures applied to answer research questions.

Reliability

Consistency and accuracy of measurement procedures.

Unbiased Research

Conducting research without personal interests influencing results.

Research Characteristics

Essential traits include controlled, rigorous, and systematic.

Controlled Research

Minimizing external factors affecting variable relationships.

Rigorous Research

Scrupulous adherence to relevant and justified procedures.

Systematic Research

Logical sequence followed during investigation processes.

Empirical Research

Conclusions based on real-life evidence and observations.

Positivism

Research focusing on observable phenomena and facts.

Phenomenalism

Research emphasizing the uniqueness of each phenomenon.

Quantitative Research

Research based on measurable evidence and statistics.

Descriptive Research

Research describing variables that can be measured.

Experimental Research

Manipulation of variables under controlled conditions.

Model of Scientific Inquiry

Structured approach to asking and answering questions.

Research Process Steps

Sequential actions guiding the research investigation.

Causal Relationships

Connections between variables indicating cause and effect.

Incremental Research

Research building upon previous findings and questions.

Generalizability

Ability to apply research findings to other settings.

Apolitical Research

Research conducted for societal betterment, free from bias.

Meaningful Questions

Questions framed to yield acceptable research answers.

Non-Meaningful Questions

Questions not answerable through research inquiry alone.

Research Definitions

Structured inquiry using scientific methods to create knowledge.

Scientific Method

Systematic observation and classification to find truths.

Critical Investigation

Thorough examination ensuring research is free from flaws.

Pure Research

Developing theories without immediate practical application.

Applied Research

Research aimed at solving specific practical problems.

Correlational Research

Establishes relationships between two or more variables.

Explanatory Research

Clarifies why and how relationships exist.

Exploratory Research

Investigates areas with little existing knowledge.

Structured Approach

Quantitative research with predetermined research process.

Unstructured Approach

Qualitative research allowing flexibility in process.

Qualitative Research

Explores nature of phenomena without quantifying.

True Experimental Research

Controls all factors to isolate treatment effects.

Quasi-Experimental Research

Groups preassigned based on characteristics, no control.

Non-Experimental Research

Describes existing phenomena without manipulation.

Historical Research

Relates past events to current situations.

Case Study

In-depth analysis of a specific instance.

Ethnography

Study of cultures through direct observation.

Survey Research

Collects data from a sample to generalize.

Evidence in Research

Supports claims with varied forms of proof.

Research Claim

Answers a question of interest to the community.

Research Question

Addresses a topic of interest for investigation.

Research Community

Group of researchers sharing knowledge and methods.

Argument in Research

Demonstrates how evidence supports the research claim.

Critical Reading

Analyzing published research for understanding and evaluation.

Research Method Standards

Quality benchmarks vary by research community.

Pilot Study

Small-scale preliminary study to test feasibility.

Data Models

Represent different types of information in research.

Cumulative Tradition

Established practices and questions in a research field.

Social Activity of Research

Research is an ongoing conversation among scholars.