Research design

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What is a "Hypothesis" in research?

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A 'guess' of what will happen, based on evidence

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What type of data is numerical and can be quantified?

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Quantitative data

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What does "Reliability" measure in research?

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The ability to replicate a study in the same way

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What does "Validity" indicate in research?

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How well a study reflects the reality it claims to represent

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What does "Triangulation" involve in research?

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Using multiple research methods to improve validity

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Correlation in research

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The relationships between variables

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What is the primary purpose of a "Pilot Study"?

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Trailing out the research project before conducting it in full scale

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What does "Qualitative data" mainly consist of?

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Written or verbal communication

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Quantitative data

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Numbers and figures

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Pilot study

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An initial run-through of the procedures, it helps to figure out any flaws in the design.