Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion Midterm Exam Reviewer

These flashcards cover the key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture notes on inquiries, investigation, and immersion, focusing on literature evaluation, research design, and sampling techniques.

Literature

A collection of published information or materials on a particular topic.

Primary Source

Original, firsthand sources that provide direct information.

Secondary Source

Sources that interpret, analyze, or discuss information from primary sources.

Criteria for Evaluating Information

Five basic criteria include reliability, accuracy, authority, objectivity, and currency.

Citation

Provides details about a source used in research.

In-Text Citation

Found in research chapters, containing the author's last name, publication date, and page information.

Exploratory Synthesis

Combining sources to explain a perspective and reasoning.

Argument Synthesis

Bringing sources together to make an argument.

APA Style

American Psychological Association style, primarily used in social sciences.

MLA Style

Modern Language Association style, commonly used in the humanities.

CMS

Chicago Manual of Style, widely used in history, business, and the fine arts.

Research Design

A structured framework guiding data collection, measurement, and analysis.

Descriptive Research Design

Describes a population or phenomenon.

Correlational Research Design

Explores relationships between two or more variables.

Experimental Research Design

Tests causal relationships by manipulating variables.

Validity

Measures what it is supposed to measure.

Reliability

Degree to which an instrument consistently measures what it is supposed to.

Probability Sampling

Every member of a population has a chance to be selected.

Convenience Sampling

Based on availability and proximity of members.

Purposive Sampling

Samples chosen based on the goals of the study.

Quota Sampling

Samples selected by judgement or fixed quotas.

Snowball Sampling

Participants recruit other members for the study.