Terms

Construct

refers to something that exist theoretically but is not directly observable

Construct

a concept developed for describing relations among phenomenon or for research purposes

Construct

A theoretical definition in which concepts are defined in terms of other con-cepts.

Data

factual information (as measurement or statistic) used as basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation

Hypothesis

tentative explanation based on theory to predict a casual relationship between variables

Hypothesis

a wise guess

Measurements

process of obtaining a numerical description of the extent to which persons, organization or thing possess specified evaluation

Models

representation of objects, principles, processes, or ideas often used for imitation or emulation

Participants

individuals whose physiological and/or behavioral characteristics and responses are the objects of studies in a research problem

Population

this is the target group under investigation

Population

Entirety of the group respondents under consideration

Sample

The population researched in a particular study.

Sample

always from population

Sample

representatives of groups of people to whom results will be generalized or transferred

Questionnaire

structured sets of questions on specified subjects that are used to gather information, attitudes, or opinions

Reliability

degree to which a measure yields consistent results

Reliability

If measuring instrument is reliable then administering it to similar groups would yield similar results

Theory

general explanation about a specific behavior or set of events that is based on known principles, serves to organize related events in a meaningful way

Theory

It is not as specific as hypothesis

Triangulation

multimethod or pluralistic approach using different methods in order to focus on the research topic from different viewpoints

Triangulation

Used to check validity of findings from any one method

Units of Analysis

basic observable entity or phenomenon being analyzed by a study for which data are collected in the form of varibales

Validity

degree to to which a study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept that the researcher is attempting to measure

Variable

any characteristics or trait that can vary from one person to another or for one person over time

FACTORS in writing a research title

1. Background of the researchers
2. Observed problem
3. research gap
4. methodology
5. respondents
6. locale contribution

CHARACTERISTICS in writing a research title

1. engaging
2. succinct
3. grammatically correct

STRUCTURE in writing a research title

1. Research goals
2. Variables (independent & dependent)
3. Locale

Goal

target of the study

Independent variable

constant, topic/issue

Independent variable

a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure

Dependent variable

affected by the independent variable

Dependent variable

the variable that changes as a result of the independent variable manipulation.

Locale

place of conduction

Research

careful and detailed study into a specific problem, concern, or issue using the scientific method

Research

used to communicate discussions and present corresponding findings for variables studied

TONE used in Language of Research

academic, persuasive

Hypothesis

A  tentative explanation based on theory to predict a causal relationship between variables.