Practical Research 1 - Nature of Inquiry and Qualitative Research

Vocabulary flashcards covering the nature of inquiry, philosophical views, qualitative research designs, research phases, topic selection, and introduction frameworks.

Research

A systematic process geared towards working on exhaustive inquiry, investigation, or experimentation with the aim of finding new facts to explain problems and find solutions.

Cerchier

The French word meaning 'to seek', from which the word 'research' was coined.

Postpositivist Philosophical View

A philosophical view subscribing to the idea that everything should be quantified to produce results when studying behavior and actions.

Constructivist Philosophical View

A philosophical view based on the belief that individuals develop subjective meanings of their experiences, best expressed through words rather than numbers.

Transformative Philosophical View

A philosophical view holding that research inquiry should be intertwined with politics and a political change agenda to increase quality of life.

Pragmatic Philosophical View

A philosophical view promoting the use of both quantitative and qualitative data to collect and analyze research findings.

Qualitative Research

An approach for exploring and understanding non-numerical data and the meanings individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem.

Quantitative Research

An objective, systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena through the use of statistics to test theories by examining relationships among variables.

Mixed Approach

An inquiry involving the collection of both quantitative and qualitative data and integrating the two forms.

Convergent Parallel Design

A type of mixed approach where the researcher merges quantitative and qualitative data, typically collecting both forms simultaneously.

Explanatory Sequential Design

A type of mixed approach where the researcher first conducts quantitative research and builds on the results with qualitative research to explain them in detail.

Exploratory Sequential Design

A type of mixed approach where the researcher begins with a qualitative approach and builds on findings to develop a quantitative phase.

Historical Research

A qualitative research design focusing on the systematic study of past events using 5-10 subjects and interviews.

Ethnography

A qualitative design that involves observing, exploring, documenting, and analyzing the ways and cultural beliefs of a group of people.

Emic Perspective

The insider's view in ethnography representing the way members of a culture envision their own world.

Etic Perspective

The outsider's view in ethnography representing the researcher's interpretation of the experiences of a culture.

Phenomenological Research

A qualitative design focusing on the systematic study of the lived experiences of individuals regarding a phenomenon, requiring 5-25 subjects.

Case Study

An in-depth analysis of a single entity or a small group, commonly used in sociology, nursing, and psychology.

Narrative Analysis

A qualitative design that focuses on a specific story as the subject matter, typically requiring 1-2 subjects.

Grounded Theory

A qualitative design that systematically collects data through observation and interview to generate a comprehensive explanation grounded in reality, requiring 20-60 subjects.

Conceptualization Phase

The initial research phase where the topic is identified, the central question is framed, and literature reviews are conducted.

Design Phase

The planning phase of research where detailed procedures for gathering and analyzing data are decided.

Empirical Phase

The data gathering and collection phase of research where data is collected from prospective sources.

Analytical Phase

The data analysis phase, considered the most challenging phase, where data is prepared and assessed using analytical tools.

Dissemination Phase

The publishing phase where research results are shared with the general public in a full research manuscript.

Key Informants

The term used for respondents or co-researchers in qualitative research studies.

3Ts of Research Topic Selection

The guidelines specifying that a research topic must be Timely, Trending, and Trailblazing.

Reconnaissance

The process of reviewing literature to gain familiarity with existing studies and identify where a proposed study fits.

Blank Spot

A condition in research literature where minimal or no literature exists to address a specific problem.

Blind Spot

A condition in research literature where literature is available but presents contradicting results or conclusions.

S-M-A-R-T Framework

The criteria for framing research objectives: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

T-I-O-C Framework

The four relevant ideas discussed in a research introduction: Trends, Issues, Objectives, and Contributions.