Nature of Inquiry and Research Flashcards
Where does research originate?
from a problem
What is a trait of research?
goal-oriented
What does research require?
scientific plans and execution and interpretation of results
What does research conclude from?
from results alone
Why does research never stop?
new problems arise from results
What is PRACTICAL RESEARCH?
research that can be done in a short span of time on a day-to-day basis
What is QUALITATIVE RESEARCH?
- non-numerical
- blank spots
- verbal interpretation
What is QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH?
- numerical
- blind spots
- objective and reliable
What is the purpose of the REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE? (RRL)
determines whether the research design is quantitative or qualitative
What is a RESEARCH METHOD?
strategy on how to implement the plan
What are the different types of research methods?
descriptive and experimental
What causes blank spots in research?
limited literature
What causes blind spots in research?
contradictory information
What is a RESEARCH DESIGN?
plan
What type of research method do we use for qualitative research?
descriptive
