12 CAFS RM Flashcards

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What is the purpose of research?

Back

• To advance knowledge

• To increase understanding

• To educate others

• To inform practice

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What is the difference between a research question and a research hypothesis?

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Research Question
A problem which has the intention of being solved through the research conducted, posed as a question or statement

Research Hypothesis
A prediction statement that will be either proven or disproven through conducting research

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What is sampling?

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This is a process used to select individuals or groups in order to conduct primary research. Researchers intend to use the sample to represent ideas or characteristics of the whole population.

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What are the different sampling methods?

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• Random sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Cluster sampling

• Convenience sampling

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What is a sample?

Back

A subset of the population selected for measurement, observing or questioning so as to provide statistical information about the population

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What is primary data?

Back

Data that are collected firsthand by the researcher; the information is obtained directly by observing behaviour or asking people questions through interviews or questionnaires

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What is secondary data?

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Data that have been gathered and recorded by someone else; for instance, information acquired from the internet, videos, databases, reference and textbooks, pamphlets and statistical reports of other people’s research

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Types of data

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• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Primary

• Secondary

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Sources of data

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• Individuals and groups (organisations, govt agencies, specialist groups)

• Print (books, newspapers, journals) and digital media (internet, tv, radio)

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Reliability

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refers to the consistency of the measurement

(If ‘reliable’ a research method could be able to be used again under the same conditions with the same subjects and you would expect similar results)