SOCI 1005 - Research Design

These flashcards cover key concepts related to research design in the behavioral sciences, focusing on different methodologies, variables, and research designs.

Methodology

A system of explicit rules and procedures upon which research is based.

Quantitative Methodology

A research approach that focuses on quantifying data and statistical analysis.

Qualitative Methodology

A research approach that focuses on understanding human behavior through observation and interviews.

Research Design

The blueprint that guides a researcher in the stages of a research study.

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The outcome variable hypothesized to be influenced by changes in the independent variable.

Generalizability

The ability to apply research findings to a larger population beyond the study sample.

Objectivity

The principle that research findings should be free from bias and personal opinions.

Experimental Research Design

A design that tests causal relationships by manipulating the independent variable.

Quasi-experimental Research Design

A design that resembles an experimental design but lacks random assignment.

Cross-sectional Research Design

A design that collects data at a single point in time from various subjects.

Longitudinal Research Design

A study that collects data from the same subjects repeatedly over a period of time.

Positivism

A philosophy of science that advocates for the use of quantitative methods and objective data.

Interpretivism

A philosophy of science focusing on the understanding of social phenomena through qualitative methods.