Research Terms

It is a systematic investigation wherein the proponent analyzes data and draws conclusions that are intended to contribute to generalizable knowledge.

It is concerned with understanding human behavior from the respondent’s perspective.

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

Its primary focus is on exploring ideas and formulating theories.

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

Its collection of data is done through surveys, experiments, etc.

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

It is generally required for bachelor’s degree and master’s degree. It mainly presents theories and principles supporting an argument or proposal, and it develops from a proposition or argument.

This worldview is sometimes called the scientific method or doing science research.

• Postpositivism

• Transformative

• Constructivism

• Pragmatism

It uses a program theory of beliefs about how a program works and why the problems of oppression, domination, and power relationships exist.

• Postpositivism

• Transformative

• Constructivism

• Pragmatism

In qualitative data analysis, it refers to the issue, topic, idea, opinion, etc. that is evident in the data.

It is utilized to find out the purposes, messages, and effects of communication content.

• Content Analysis

• Discourse Analysis

• Thematic Analysis

• Narrative Analysis

It is a structured set of questions on specified subjects that are used to gather information.