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Types of Research

The document discusses different types of research hypotheses and methods. It begins by explaining that most new research questions originate from theories or previous research by broadening the population or treatment. Research can have two functions: to describe behaviors and events as they naturally occur (descriptive research), or to examine cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating variables (experimental research). The document then describes several specific types of research in more detail, including qualitative research, quantitative research, longitudinal research, and cross-sectional research.

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Types of Research

The document discusses different types of research hypotheses and methods. It begins by explaining that most new research questions originate from theories or previous research by broadening the population or treatment. Research can have two functions: to describe behaviors and events as they naturally occur (descriptive research), or to examine cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating variables (experimental research). The document then describes several specific types of research in more detail, including qualitative research, quantitative research, longitudinal research, and cross-sectional research.

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Hypothesis Types of Research

A prediction stemming from a theory Research


Describes Predicts Controls Explains

Research ?s
Two functions
Most new research questions originate from:
Theories
a set of related statements that explain a set of facts researchers of all disciplines use theories to help them describe facts.

Theories are strengthened by test results Theories ARE NOT proven because you never know what tomorrow will bring

Originate
Previous research
Broaden the original research question by changing either the population or treatment given

Practical problems
Goal is to solve immediate problems rather than test theories

Look for research questions in the discussion part of the research

Types of Research
Basic research Applied research Qualitative research observations of any behavior that occurs naturally
not conducted under tight controlled conditions goal - describe what is happening & qualify the description with language that clearly illustrates what happened case study, small group, or event

Qualitative Research con;t


does not rely on a lot of numerical calculations does not manipulate independent variables does not administer a test or treatment is flexible in the way knowledge is pursued and developed

Quantitative research
Relies on strict experimental control Uses numerical information to describe behavior Numerical in nature Primary tool of collection is tests Procedures are examined for reliability, validity, and objectivity Extensive planning

Descriptive Research
Describes behaviors and events as they naturally occur Tools

Experimental Research
Examines cause and effect relationships Manipulation of variables to learn how these manipulations affect events or behaviors Goal to explore and understand cause and effect relationships

Longitudinal Research
Tracks a specific group of individuals over time Same subjects are observed or measured repeatedly over a period of months or years Developmental changes can be assessed more precisely over time Disadvantage

Cross-Sectional Research
Compares separate groups of individuals at the same point in time Efficient in terms of time and resources Cannot directly observe developmental changes

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