The Purpose of Research

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the purpose of research, types of research questions, and approaches to conducting research.

The collection of information about a particular subject or studious inquiry.

Research

A research question that aims to understand ideas, concepts, or meanings and does not immediately seek to solve a problem.

Conceptual Question

A research question focusing on solutions, actions, or ways to fix a problem, aiming to provide usable information.

Practical Question

A research approach focused on understanding and interpreting social interactions, typically involving a small group.

Qualitative Approach

A research approach that tests hypotheses and analyzes cause and effect using randomly selected subjects from a larger group.

Quantitative Approach

Effective to use; a test must be valid to yield accurate results.

Valid

Gives the same results in a series of trials; important for researchers to verify the reliability of research tools.

Reliable

Consistently conforms to a set of rules; refers to tests administered in a uniform manner.

Standardized

The process of establishing the accuracy of information before including it in research.

Verification

Research that answers this kind of question offers or gives its readers information on how to address or fix a problem.

Practical question

focuses on understanding ideas, concepts, or meanings. Its main goal is to explain “what,” “why,” or “how something works.”

conceptual research question

in resemblance of something

quasi