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Research Methods

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Decks in this class (17)

Chapter 1: Research - a way of thinking
Thinking process,
Research orientation,
Research in health care
20  cards
Chapter 2: The Research Process
Eight step model,
Research design should include,
Primary data
9  cards
Chapter 3: Literature Review
Literature review,
Functions,
Difference between literature rev...
9  cards
Chapter 4: Formulating a Research Problem
Formulating a research problem,
Considerations in selecting a res...,
Steps in formulating a research p...
9  cards
Chapter 5: Identifying Variables
Characteristics of a variable,
Difference between concept and va...,
Converting concepts into variables
20  cards
Chapter 6: Constructing Hypotheses
Hypothesis,
Characteristics of a hypothesis,
A hypothesis should be
9  cards
Chapter 7: The Research Design
Functions of a research design,
Components of a research design,
Theory of causality
11  cards
Chapter 8: Selecting a Study Design
Quantitative study design,
Advantages of quantitative studies,
Limitations of quantitative studies
6  cards
Chapter 8: Quantitative Research
Number of contacts,
Cross sectional studies,
Advantage cross sectional studies
20  cards
Chapter 8: Qualitative Research
Case study,
Oral history,
Group interviews
7  cards
Chapter 9: Selecting a Method of Data Collection
In qualitative studies,
In quantitative studies,
In mixed methods
22  cards
Chapter 10: Collecting Data Using Attitudinal Scales
Attitudinal scales in quantitativ...,
3 types of attitudinal scales,
Likert scale
13  cards
Chapter 11: Validity and Reliability of a Research Instrument
Instrument,
Researcher completed instruments,
Subject completed instruments
27  cards
Chapter 12: Selecting a Sample
Sampling,
Target population,
Generalizability
31  cards
Chapter 13: Writing a Research Proposal
Main components,
Purpose of a research proposal,
Parts of a research proposal
9  cards
Chapter 14: Ethical Issues in Data Collection
Importance of ethical norms,
Ethical guideline us,
Ethical guidelines international
15  cards
Chapter 16: Displaying Data
Data display,
Reasons to display data,
Examine preliminary data in an ea...
11  cards

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