Module 3- Researching Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
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Primary source

A

Comes right from the source
-letters
-diary
-og photos

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Secondary source

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Data gathered by someone else
-newspaper articles
-textbooks
-documentaries

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4
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Qualitative research

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Research qualities

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5
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Quantitative research

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Uses numbers

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6
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How to avoid errors in interpretation

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Use valid sources
Report facts objectively
Avoid oversimplifying
Tailor claims to data
Contextual use data

Lack of evidence doesn’t equal proof of contrary
Correlation doesn’t equal causation
Data must have basis for comparison
Conclusions aren’t always necessary

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7
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What does most mean

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85%+

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8
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Majority means what

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More than half

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9
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Mean definition

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Average

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10
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Median definition

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Middle in a set

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11
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Mode

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Most common in a set

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12
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How to evaluate websites

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PURPOSE
QUALIFICATIONS
VALIDITY
STRUCTURE

open site , skim read to make sure u understand, (structure)
V
Does it answer my question (purpose)
V
Is this credible site (validity/qualifications)
V
Does it meet purpose of my needs (purpose)
V
Is it current (validity)

IF YES FOR ALL, cross check info on other sites (validity)

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