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Research Literature - (ANSWER)the set of published research studies on a particular topic
Abstract - (ANSWER)a brief summary of what is included in the article.
*provide a concise breakdown of article goals, methods, and tentative results.
Understanding - (ANSWER)attempting to learn about and generate ideas about specific and unique
phenomena.
*important in early stages of research
*little previously known
*without preconceived notions
*"discover" important factors
Metacognition - (ANSWER)thinking about thinking
1.assess the task
2.evaluate strengths and weaknesses
3.plan an approach
4. apply strategies and monitor your performance
5. reflect and adjust as needed
Repeat the steps as a cycle.
Description - (ANSWER)an attempt to describe the characteristics of a phenomenon.
*describing a phenomenon?
*documenting characteristics of phenomenon?
Decriptive Research - (ANSWER)provide an accurate description or picture of the status or
characteristics of a situation or phenomenon
*deeper level than description
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1. randomly selected from defined population
2.determine the sample characteristics
3.infer the characteristics of the population based on the sample
Explanation - (ANSWER)researchers attempt to show how and why a phenomenon operates as it does.
1.develop a theory about how and why the phenomenon operates as it does
2.identify the cause and effect relationships
explanatory research - (ANSWER)testing hypotheses and theories that explain the functions of a
phenomenon in detail
*strongest form of explanatory research for providing evidence of cause and effect
Prediction - (ANSWER)forecast a phenomenon, wherin there is an association made between two points
in a time
*can be made from research studies
predictive research - (ANSWER)predict the future status of one or more dependent (or criterion)
variables on the basis of one or more independent (or predictor) variables
influence - (ANSWER)attempting to apply research to make certain outcomes occur
*an objective which refers to the application of research knowledge to control various aspects of the
world.
1.make something useful happen
2.checking a demonstration program to see if it works.
Integration - (ANSWER)consolidating insights from multiple investigators, theories/perspectives, sets of
data, methods in order to understand a given entity of study
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emic perspective - (ANSWER)*insider's perspective
*meanings and views of people being studied
*getting inside the heads of group members
*ex. local languages, forms of expression, jargon/slang
Etic Perspective - (ANSWER)*external, social scientific perspective
*perspective of objective researcher
*use social scientific concepts, terms and procedures to describe and explain behavior
*used to bring research questions from the outside
Five types of Educational Research - (ANSWER)1.Basic
2.Evaluation
3. Action
4. Orientational
5. Applied
Basic Educational Research - (ANSWER)*focuses on generating fundamental knowledge
*aimed at generating fundamental knowledge and theoretical understanding about primary human
functions and other natural processes
Evaluation Educational Research - (ANSWER)focuses on deciding the worth/quality of intervention
programs
*determine how well social or educational programs work in real-world settings, as well as any
improvement possibilities.
*worth, merit, or quality of specific program
*Two types: formative and summative
Action Educational Research - (ANSWER)*focuses on solving local problems that practitioners face
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Research Literature - (ANSWER)the set of published research studies on a particular topic
Abstract - (ANSWER)a brief summary of what is included in the article.
*provide a concise breakdown of article goals, methods, and tentative results.
Understanding - (ANSWER)attempting to learn about and generate ideas about specific and unique
phenomena.
*important in early stages of research
*little previously known
*without preconceived notions
*"discover" important factors
Metacognition - (ANSWER)thinking about thinking
1.assess the task
2.evaluate strengths and weaknesses
3.plan an approach
4. apply strategies and monitor your performance
5. reflect and adjust as needed
Repeat the steps as a cycle.
Description - (ANSWER)an attempt to describe the characteristics of a phenomenon.
*describing a phenomenon?
*documenting characteristics of phenomenon?
Decriptive Research - (ANSWER)provide an accurate description or picture of the status or
characteristics of a situation or phenomenon
*deeper level than description
,WGU Research Foundations C224 OA Objective Assessment Questions and Answers | Study
Tips 2025 New Update 100% Guaranteed Success
1. randomly selected from defined population
2.determine the sample characteristics
3.infer the characteristics of the population based on the sample
Explanation - (ANSWER)researchers attempt to show how and why a phenomenon operates as it does.
1.develop a theory about how and why the phenomenon operates as it does
2.identify the cause and effect relationships
explanatory research - (ANSWER)testing hypotheses and theories that explain the functions of a
phenomenon in detail
*strongest form of explanatory research for providing evidence of cause and effect
Prediction - (ANSWER)forecast a phenomenon, wherin there is an association made between two points
in a time
*can be made from research studies
predictive research - (ANSWER)predict the future status of one or more dependent (or criterion)
variables on the basis of one or more independent (or predictor) variables
influence - (ANSWER)attempting to apply research to make certain outcomes occur
*an objective which refers to the application of research knowledge to control various aspects of the
world.
1.make something useful happen
2.checking a demonstration program to see if it works.
Integration - (ANSWER)consolidating insights from multiple investigators, theories/perspectives, sets of
data, methods in order to understand a given entity of study
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emic perspective - (ANSWER)*insider's perspective
*meanings and views of people being studied
*getting inside the heads of group members
*ex. local languages, forms of expression, jargon/slang
Etic Perspective - (ANSWER)*external, social scientific perspective
*perspective of objective researcher
*use social scientific concepts, terms and procedures to describe and explain behavior
*used to bring research questions from the outside
Five types of Educational Research - (ANSWER)1.Basic
2.Evaluation
3. Action
4. Orientational
5. Applied
Basic Educational Research - (ANSWER)*focuses on generating fundamental knowledge
*aimed at generating fundamental knowledge and theoretical understanding about primary human
functions and other natural processes
Evaluation Educational Research - (ANSWER)focuses on deciding the worth/quality of intervention
programs
*determine how well social or educational programs work in real-world settings, as well as any
improvement possibilities.
*worth, merit, or quality of specific program
*Two types: formative and summative
Action Educational Research - (ANSWER)*focuses on solving local problems that practitioners face
