Class 10 - Research Design

exploration

Formulating more precise questions for further research

description

Filling in a detailed picture of a population, setting, or phenomenon

explanation

Developing, comparing, or extending explanations, relying on correlation

Survey

Research design for quantitative and descriptive approach.

case study and historical

Two research designs appropriate for a qualitative and descriptive approach.

comparative case studies

Besides historical studies, it is the appropriate research design for qualitative and explanatory research.

experiments, quasi-experiments, pre-experimental survey

Three research designs for quantitative and explanatory - causal researches.

experiments

Type of research design focused on cause-effect relationship, manipulation of subjects, and the intervention/ stimulus.

quasi-experiments and pre-experiments

Type of research design investigating cause-effect: before-after, comparison groups, and involves no manipulation.

correlational

It investigates pattern between two variables.

non-experimental designs

It investigates effect and cause, lacks covariation (such as field research), and may be used to suggest research questions or hypothesis.

cross-sectional study

It is a one-shot or status study

before-and-after study

It focuses on the effectiveness of program.

longitudinal study

It is the pattern of change through time.

retrospective

Based on the type of reference period, it focuses on the past.

prospective

Based on the type of reference period, it focuses on the future.

retrospective-prospective

Based on the type of reference period, it focuses on the before and after