Research Methodology and Social Problems

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing core concepts, definitions, phases, methods, and characteristics of research methodology and social problems.

Social Problem (Problemática social)

A problem that affects a large group of people in a society and needs to be studied and solved.

Background of a Social Problem (Antecedentes de la problemática social)

The history of the problem, including when it started, how it has evolved, and what has been done previously to try to solve it.

Selecting a Research Problem

The process of observing one's environment to identify which problems are most frequent, can be researched, and are of personal interest.

Two Systematic Stages to Generate Knowledge

The two sequential stages consisting of the Research stage (Etapa de investigación) and the Theoretical Elaboration stage (Etapa de elaboración teórica).

Science (Ciencia)

The set of objective and verifiable knowledge about a topic, obtained through the scientific method.

Research (Investigación)

A systematic and organized process that seeks to find answers to questions or solve a problem.

Two Objectives of Research

1. Generate new knowledge. 2. Solve practical problems of society.

Two Characteristics of Research

1. It is systematic and ordered. 2. It is objective and verifiable.

Four Phases of Research

The sequential phases of an investigation: 1. Planning (Planeación), 2. Execution (Ejecución), 3. Analysis and interpretation of data (Análisis e interpretación de datos), and 4. Conclusions (Conclusiones).

Method (Método)

Specific steps taken to perform or accomplish something.

Methodology (Metodología)

The science that studies all methods, techniques, and procedures used to conduct research in an ordered and systematic way.

Research Topic (Tema de investigación)

The main subject or idea to be investigated, representing 'what it is going to be about' (e.g., suicide or the use of social networks).

Five Research Methods

1. Scientific method (Método científico), 2. Deductive method (Método deductivo), 3. Inductive method (Método inductivo), 4. Experimental method (Método experimental), and 5. Historical method (Método histórico).

Knowledge (Conocimiento)

The set of information, ideas, and experiences that a person acquires through learning and experience.

Characteristics of Knowledge

Properties stating that knowledge is rational, objective, systematic, and verifiable.