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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.
