Give three examples of qualitative research methods
What are interviews, open-ended surveys, and analyzing documents
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Name one pro and one con of qualitative research methods
Pro: helps you find the "why" behind the "what" -- Con: time consuming
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Briefly explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research
What is qualitative seeks to understand the qualities rather than quantities through highly descriptive and often personal research, while quantitative relies o
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Why do qualitative researchers select only a few participants for their study?
With each additional participant, less depth is possible.
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Come up with a qualitative research question and brief methodology for the following topic: Remote Learning
Answer determined by Dr. Welz and Mrs. Stern
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Briefly explain the quantitative research method
What is research involving the use of measurements and statistical data collected through polls, surveys, experiments, etc.
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What are the two types of quantitative research discussed in class?
What is surveys and experiments
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Name a benefit of quantitative research methods
What is meaningful interpretations of data due to validity and reliability
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In the question below, indicate the type of scale used by the author: "How frequently do you visit the library?" Very frequently Frequently Seldom Never
Likert Scale
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This hypothesis makes a prediction that, in the general population, no relationship or no significant difference exists between groups on a variable.
Null
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Describe a mixed methods approach.
What is the collection and analysis of both open-ended (qualitative) and closed-ended (quantitative) data in response to a research question or hypothesis.
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List the 3 basic designs of mixed methods approach.
What is Convergent Parallel, Explanatory Sequential, Exploratory Sequential
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In this mixed-method approach, researchers collect quantitative data FIRST and then collect qualitative data.
Explanatory Sequential
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What is the most popular (and easy) mixed-method approach?
Convergent Parallel
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A mixed methods researcher decides to study the use of smoking among middle school students. The researcher plans to first conduct a survey with the students and then follow up with interviews with a few students. Which MM design is it?
Explanatory Sequential
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Sara researches the effects of sleep on academic performance. She sends out a survey to college students and asks the avg. hours of sleep they get every night, GPA, Likert scale questions on their sleep and academic performance.
