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Social Research

The systematic investigation of social phenomena to gain knowledge and understanding.

Theory

A set of principles or ideas that explains something based on observations and experiences.

Core Principles of TCPS 2

Respect for persons, concern for welfare, and justice as foundational ethical standards in research.

Informed Consent

The process of ensuring that research participants are fully aware of the study's nature, risks, and potential benefits before agreeing to participate.

Literature Review

A critical summary and evaluation of existing research on a particular topic.

Empirically Testable

Refers to a theory or hypothesis that can be tested through observation and experimentation.

Preconceptions

The beliefs or opinions that individuals hold prior to encountering new information or experiences.

Ethnocentrism

The tendency to evaluate other cultures or groups through the lens of one's own cultural standards.

Qualitative Research

Research that focuses on understanding human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior, often through interviews or observations.

Quantitative Research

Research that relies on numerical data and statistical analysis to draw conclusions.

Research Ethics

A set of principles that guide the conduct of research to ensure integrity and respect for participants.

REBs (Research Ethics Boards)

Independent panels that review research involving human participants to ensure ethical compliance.

Voluntariness

The ability of a participant to make a free and informed choice about whether to participate in research.

Publicly Available Data

Data that is accessible to the general public and does not require special permissions to use.

Moral Principles

Beliefs about what is right and wrong that govern individual behavior and decision-making.

Scoping Review

A preliminary assessment of the potential size and scope of available research literature on a particular topic.

Systematic Review

A comprehensive survey of literature that follows a structured method for identifying, evaluating, and synthesizing research results.

Developmental Psychology

The study of the psychological changes that occur as a person matures.

Keywords

Terms or phrases used to capture the main concepts in a research question for searching literature.

Autonomy

The ability of research participants to make their own informed choices.

Challenges in Family Research

Issues such as defining family, the roles of family members, and preconceptions that can affect the objectivity of family studies.