Practical Research 2 Reviewer

Practice flashcards covering the types of quantitative research, variables, components of Chapter 1, citation styles, plagiarism, and types of sources based on the Practical Research 2 reviewer.

What is the purpose of Descriptive Research?

To describe characteristics, behaviors, opinions, or conditions without comparing groups or determining relationships.

In what type of research does the researcher determine if a relationship exists between two or more variables?

Correlational Research

Identify the type of research used in the study of 'Screen time and sleeping hours.'

Correlational Research

What is the key difference between Causal-Comparative and Experimental Research?

Causal-Comparative compares existing groups without manipulating variables, while Experimental Research determines cause-and-effect by manipulating the independent variable.

What are some keywords associated with Experimental Research?

Experiment, Test, Effect, Treatment, and Control group.

Define the Independent Variable (IV).

The variable that is manipulated or considered as the cause.

Define the Dependent Variable (DV).

The outcome or result that is measured in a study.

Identify the IV and DV in the example 'Music while studying' and 'Test scores.'

The IV is Music while studying and the DV is Test scores.

Which part of Chapter 1 explains the context, facts, previous studies, and importance of the topic?

Background of the Study

What is the purpose of the 'Significance of the Study' section?

To explain who will benefit from the research and how they will benefit.

What specific elements are included in the 'Scope and Delimitation'?

Participants, Place, Time, Variables covered, and Exclusions.

List the characteristics of a good research topic.

Relevant, Meaningful, Researchable (based on available sources), and Contributes new knowledge.

Which citation style is commonly used in Psychology, Education, and Social Sciences?

APA (Author-Year)

How do in-text citations appear in the MLA style?

Author followed by Page Number (e.g., Cruz $45$).

What citation style uses footnotes or endnotes and is common in the field of History?

Chicago

Which field commonly uses the ACS citation style, and what format does it use?

Chemistry; it uses numbered citations (e.g., [$1$]).

What is the definition of plagiarism?

Presenting another person's work as your own without giving proper credit.

What are the four common types of plagiarism?

Direct Plagiarism, Self-Plagiarism, Mosaic Plagiarism, and Accidental Plagiarism.

Provide examples of scholarly sources.

Peer-reviewed journals, academic books, and research articles.

What characterizes Quantitative Research?

The use of numerical data, statistical analysis, and objective measurement to answer research questions.

What are the sources of data for Qualitative Research?

Words, experiences, beliefs, opinions, and feelings.

List the seven fields that commonly use quantitative research mentioned in the notes.

Education, Psychology, Environment, Business, Economics, Governance, and Politics.