Research Methods in Criminology & Justice:
Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches –
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What is the primary aim of research? To create new knowledge, test ideas, or solve
problems.
What characterizes the research It is systematic and organized, following a clear plan
process? with steps like identifying a problem, reviewing
literature, collecting data, and analyzing results.
How does research ensure reliability? By relying on data rather than assumptions and
ensuring findings are supported by verifiable
evidence.
What is the significance of knowledge Research generates insights that can confirm, refine,
creation in research? or challenge existing ideas.
What type of issues does research Real-world issues such as social inequalities and
often address? medical treatments.
What fundamental questions does What do we know? How do we know it? What don't
scientific research ask? we know yet?
What does the term 'EDID' stand for in Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, & Decolonization.
research?
What does equity in research entail? Ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for
all people, recognizing systemic barriers.
, How is diversity defined in the context Acknowledging and valuing differences in identity,
of research? experience, and perspective.
What is the goal of inclusion in Creating environments where all individuals feel
research environments? welcomed, respected, and able to participate fully.
What does decolonization in research Questioning and transforming colonial structures and
involve? practices in knowledge and research.
What is ontology in the context of Ontology is about what kinds of things exist in the
research? world and the nature of reality.
What is the difference between Realism posits that social realities exist
realism and constructivism in independently, while constructivism argues that they
ontology? are created through social interactions.
What does epistemology study? Epistemology studies how we gain knowledge about
reality.
What is the approach of a quantitative To measure reality through statistics, surveys, and
researcher? experiments.
What is the approach of a qualitative To interpret how people make sense of reality
researcher? through interviews, observations, and narratives.
What are research methods? Systematic tools, techniques, and strategies used to
collect, analyze, and interpret information.
What is an example of an EDID- Studying immigrant women's healthcare barriers
compliant research approach in rather than just measuring adherence rates.
health?
What is an example of an EDID- Studying racialized women in tech facing
compliant research approach in microaggressions and exclusion.
education?
Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches –
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Terms in this set (69)
What is the primary aim of research? To create new knowledge, test ideas, or solve
problems.
What characterizes the research It is systematic and organized, following a clear plan
process? with steps like identifying a problem, reviewing
literature, collecting data, and analyzing results.
How does research ensure reliability? By relying on data rather than assumptions and
ensuring findings are supported by verifiable
evidence.
What is the significance of knowledge Research generates insights that can confirm, refine,
creation in research? or challenge existing ideas.
What type of issues does research Real-world issues such as social inequalities and
often address? medical treatments.
What fundamental questions does What do we know? How do we know it? What don't
scientific research ask? we know yet?
What does the term 'EDID' stand for in Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, & Decolonization.
research?
What does equity in research entail? Ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for
all people, recognizing systemic barriers.
, How is diversity defined in the context Acknowledging and valuing differences in identity,
of research? experience, and perspective.
What is the goal of inclusion in Creating environments where all individuals feel
research environments? welcomed, respected, and able to participate fully.
What does decolonization in research Questioning and transforming colonial structures and
involve? practices in knowledge and research.
What is ontology in the context of Ontology is about what kinds of things exist in the
research? world and the nature of reality.
What is the difference between Realism posits that social realities exist
realism and constructivism in independently, while constructivism argues that they
ontology? are created through social interactions.
What does epistemology study? Epistemology studies how we gain knowledge about
reality.
What is the approach of a quantitative To measure reality through statistics, surveys, and
researcher? experiments.
What is the approach of a qualitative To interpret how people make sense of reality
researcher? through interviews, observations, and narratives.
What are research methods? Systematic tools, techniques, and strategies used to
collect, analyze, and interpret information.
What is an example of an EDID- Studying immigrant women's healthcare barriers
compliant research approach in rather than just measuring adherence rates.
health?
What is an example of an EDID- Studying racialized women in tech facing
compliant research approach in microaggressions and exclusion.
education?
