Understanding Community Problems and Research Fundamentals

Flashcards covering community problems, capstone research characteristics, and formal definitions of research including inductive and deductive methods.

What is a community problem?

An issue that affects a group of people and requires actions or solutions.

What are some examples of environmental problems mentioned in the notes?

Improper waste disposal, flooding, and deforestation.

What are three examples of social problems provided in the transcript?

Poverty, discrimination, and bullying.

What are three examples of educational problems?

Lack of learning resources, low literacy rates, and poor internet access.

According to the notes, what six areas can be affected by community problems?

Health, economy, environment, safety, education, and social relationships.

What are the four characteristics of a good Capstone Problem?

Relevant, Significant, Researchable, and Soluable.

What is the general definition of research?

A systematic investigation designed to extend the knowledge of what is already known of the physical, biological, or social world.

How did Coryn 2007 describe the 'truth-seeking' aspect of research?

It refers to the search, or investigation, for a body of real things, events, or facts, or the explanation of them.

According to Coryn 2007, what does it mean that research 'describes' and 'explains'?

It involves representing or giving an account of and giving a reason for or cause of both which contribute to knowledge.

Who should conduct research according to Coryn 2007?

Those who have the requisite proficiency or expertise, meaning one who is an expert in a branch of knowledge derived from training or experience.

What are the two requirements for research to be considered systematic?

1) Contributes to a body of science and 2) Follows the scientific methodod.

What is the goal of Inductive Research?

To infer theoretical concepts and patterns from observed data.

What is the goal of Deductive Research?

To test concepts and patterns known from theory using new empirical data.

How is 'Inquiry' defined in relation to research?

Synonymous with the word investigation; it is when you ask questions to prove or examine something.

How is 'Research' defined as a manner of thinking compared to inquiry?

A scientific, experimental, or inductive manner of thinking, starting from particular to more complex ideas, executing varied thinking acts ranging from lower-order to higher-order strategies.

What specific activities reflect research thinking strategies?

Identifying the topic or problem, gathering data, making theories, formulating hypotheses, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.