Research Methodology Overview

These flashcards provide key definitions and concepts related to research methodology and the components of a research report.

What are the two types of variables in research?

Independent and dependent variables.

Define independent variable.

It is the variable that is independent from other variables in the research.

What is a dependent variable?

It changes depending on the independent variable.

What is qualitative research?

Research involving nonnumerical data.

What is quantitative research?

A systematic investigation that gathers quantifiable data and performs statistical techniques.

What is an abstract in research?

A short summary of the completed research that is self-contained and concise.

Define bibliography.

A list of references created at the end of a research paper.

What is the significance of the study in research?

A written statement that explains why the research is needed.

What is a hypothesis?

A statement of expectation or prediction that will be tested by research.

What does the conceptual framework illustrate?

What you expect to find through your research and how relevant variables relate to each other.

What are research instruments?

Tools used to obtain, measure, and analyze data from subjects relating to the research topic.

What is the purpose of a literature review?

To relate and discuss previous studies of the chosen topic.

What is methodology in research?

The overarching strategy and rationale behind a research project.

What is meant by the scope of research?

It explains the extent of the research area to be explored.

What does the term 'data analysis' refer to?

The process of systematically applying statistical techniques to describe and evaluate data.

How should definitions in research be constructed?

By using simple present tense, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and being specific about the class.