Basic Research Terminologies

The variable that is being tested.

• impendent variable

• independent variable

• expendent variable

• dependent variable

The process of selecting sample from the target population to represent the entire population.

• sampling

• sample

• population

• respondents

An interrelated concepts put together by relevance.

• theoretical framework

• conceptual framework

• analytical framework

• methodological framework

The basic principle that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn.

• proportion

• abstract

• assumption

• paradigm

This is a set of assumptions and perceptual orientations shared by members of the research community. This also includes the research method employed in the research.

• paradigm

• conceptual framework

• analysis

• data

Facts, statistics, figures or evidences collected during the study.

• variables

• data

• target population

• paradigm

A clear summary that shows the important contents of the study. It is usually found in the beginning of the article.

• table of contents

• abstract

• introduction

• overview

The statement that expresses relationship between concepts.

• proposition

• conceptual framework

• paradigm

• correlation

Method of sorting, organizing and interpreting data to answer research question and to draw inferences.

• interpretation

• analysis

• conclusion

• recommendation

The set of individuals or object with common characteristics selected for a research study.

• target members

• target scope

• target outcome

• target population