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100 Questions (and Answers) About Research Methods

100 Questions (and Answers) About Research Methods

  • Neil J. Salkind
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"How do I create a good research hypothesis?"

"How do I know when my literature review is finished?"

"What is the difference between a sample and a population?"

"What is power and why is it important?"

In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better understand the process of research. This invaluable guide answers the essential questions that students ask about research methods in a concise and accessible way.

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"This is a concise text that has good coverage of the basic concepts and elementary principles of research methods. It picks up where many traditional research methods texts stop and provides additional discussion on some of the hardest to understand concepts."

"I think it’s a great idea for a text (or series), and I have no doubt that the majority of students would find it helpful. The material is presented clearly, and it is easy to read and understand. My favorite example from those provided is on p. 7 where the author provides an actual checklist for evaluating the merit of a study. This is a great tool for students and would provide an excellent “practice” approach to learning this skill. Over time students wouldn’t need a checklist, but I think it would be invaluable for those students with little to no research experience."

I already am using 3 other books. This is a good book though.

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I had heard good things about Salkind's statistics book and wanted to review his research book as well. The 100 questions format is cute, and may provide a quick answer to a specific student question. However, it's not really organized in a way that I find particularly useful for a more integrated course that progressively develop and builds upon concepts.

comes across as a little disorganized, plus a little too focused on psychology and statistics.

This text is a great resource guide for graduate students. But it may not work as well with undergraduates orienting themselves to the research process. However, I will use it as a recommended text for students.

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· The entire research process is covered from start to finish: Divided into nine parts, the book  guides readers from the initial asking of questions, through the analysis and interpretation of data, to the final report

· Each question and answer provides a stand-alone explanation: Readers gain enough information on a particular topic to move on to the next question, and topics can be read in any order

· Most questions and answers supplement others in the book: Important material is reinforced, and connections are made between the topics

· Each answer ends with referral to three other related questions: Readers are shown where to go for additional information on the most closely related topics

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Question #16: Question #16: How Do I Know When My Literature Review Is Finished?

Question #32: How Can I Create a Good Research Hypothesis?

Question #40: What Is the Difference Between a Sample and a Population, and Why

Question #92: What Is Power, and Why Is It Important?

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Research: A Way of Thinking

The Research Process: A Quick Glance

Reviewing the Literature

Formulating a Research Problem

Identifying Variables

Constructing Hypotheses

The Research Design

Selecting a Study Design

Selecting a Method of Data Collection

Collecting Data Using Attitudinal Scales

Establishing the Validity and Reliability of a Research Instrument

Selecting a Sample

Writing a Research Proposal

Considering Ethical Issues in Data Collection

Processing Data

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Research methods are a compulsory component of many undergraduate programmes. But it is challenging to design good questions for assessing students’ understanding of research methods in closed book exams. There is a fine balance between ensuring the often broad and ambitious course objectives and content are fully reflected in the questions while avoiding asking students to replicate all the research procedures.

In the final exam for our research methods class, we include eight to 10 varied questions. Below are some common types:

Defining key concepts and terminologies

While research methods are not purely technical and procedural, there is a need for students to understand the foundational theories before they proceed further. So, we set basic and factual questions to check students’ fundamental understanding of various research concepts and terminologies. This is not aimed at forcing students to memorise definitions or exact wording. We want students to understand and explain concepts in their own words.

  • What is a critical case study?
  • What is the difference between a panel survey and a longitudinal survey?

Giving real-world examples

The best way for students to demonstrate that they understand the research concepts is by giving real-world examples as concrete illustrations or applications. We go further by asking students to use their own daily experiences and observations to illustrate research concepts in their own words. This process helps students to understand and reflect on how the concepts fit into a greater societal context that is far more interesting.

  • Explain what is a measurement reliability , with an example.
  • Use an example to illustrate the Belmont Report ethical principle of justice in research involving human subjects.

Application of real-life contexts

Students should be capable of making sense of complex research concepts by applying them in real-life research contexts. But rather than asking them to draft a full research proposal which would involve framing research questions, identifying variables, stating measurement tools, framing research instruments and so on, we can ask questions that focus on just one or two of these components. In this way, we can check whether students understand the crux of various research items.

  • Construct an example of 2x2 factorial design in a survey experiment that investigates public opinion towards foreign immigration.
  • Write a research question and explain how you can personally use participant observation to answer the question.

Doing simple mathematical calculations

Although students often feel anxious about the quantitative part, it is essential for them to have a basic understanding of the mathematical or statistical steps and procedures relating to research calculations. To check their understanding of fundamental statistical concepts, we ask them to do or describe simple calculations that are manageable under the time and space constraints of the exam.

  • Chelsea conducted a survey to study turnout patterns in the last Student Council election. She collected the following data. Consider the respondent’s Grade Point Average, calculate the mean and compare it with the median.
  • Describe without using any numbers or mathematical symbols the steps for conducting a t-test for the difference in means .

Offering evidence-based commentaries

To facilitate deeper thinking on a variety of research concepts, we ask students to assess and respond to a number of hypothetical research claims and scenarios, using sound reasoning and concrete evidence.

  • Ren Shen suspects that taking Ginseng Tonic will improve academic performance. He surveys his classmates and finds that those who take it have an average GPA score significantly higher than those who do not. He concludes that taking it will improve GPA scores. Is Ren Shen’s causal conclusion a credible one? Explain.
  • Suppose you have invented a time machine that allows you to travel between the past and the present. Explain how you may potentially use your machine to solve the fundamental problem of causal inference.

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To align students’ learning with authentic research, some questions can be rooted in real research. These might include asking students to identify the relevant information in an abstract, summarising the research design, or interpreting the relevant data output and making resulting conclusions. The following research experiment conducted by the team has a number of ethical problems. Identify one of these problems.

  • Consider the following regression output. Identify the dependent and independent variables. Which variables are statistically significant? How do you know?

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Research Methods | Definitions, Types, Examples

Research methods are specific procedures for collecting and analyzing data. Developing your research methods is an integral part of your research design . When planning your methods, there are two key decisions you will make.

First, decide how you will collect data . Your methods depend on what type of data you need to answer your research question :

  • Qualitative vs. quantitative : Will your data take the form of words or numbers?
  • Primary vs. secondary : Will you collect original data yourself, or will you use data that has already been collected by someone else?
  • Descriptive vs. experimental : Will you take measurements of something as it is, or will you perform an experiment?

Second, decide how you will analyze the data .

  • For quantitative data, you can use statistical analysis methods to test relationships between variables.
  • For qualitative data, you can use methods such as thematic analysis to interpret patterns and meanings in the data.

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Methods for collecting data, examples of data collection methods, methods for analyzing data, examples of data analysis methods, other interesting articles, frequently asked questions about research methods.

Data is the information that you collect for the purposes of answering your research question . The type of data you need depends on the aims of your research.

Qualitative vs. quantitative data

Your choice of qualitative or quantitative data collection depends on the type of knowledge you want to develop.

For questions about ideas, experiences and meanings, or to study something that can’t be described numerically, collect qualitative data .

If you want to develop a more mechanistic understanding of a topic, or your research involves hypothesis testing , collect quantitative data .

You can also take a mixed methods approach , where you use both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Primary vs. secondary research

Primary research is any original data that you collect yourself for the purposes of answering your research question (e.g. through surveys , observations and experiments ). Secondary research is data that has already been collected by other researchers (e.g. in a government census or previous scientific studies).

If you are exploring a novel research question, you’ll probably need to collect primary data . But if you want to synthesize existing knowledge, analyze historical trends, or identify patterns on a large scale, secondary data might be a better choice.

Descriptive vs. experimental data

In descriptive research , you collect data about your study subject without intervening. The validity of your research will depend on your sampling method .

In experimental research , you systematically intervene in a process and measure the outcome. The validity of your research will depend on your experimental design .

To conduct an experiment, you need to be able to vary your independent variable , precisely measure your dependent variable, and control for confounding variables . If it’s practically and ethically possible, this method is the best choice for answering questions about cause and effect.

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Your data analysis methods will depend on the type of data you collect and how you prepare it for analysis.

Data can often be analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. For example, survey responses could be analyzed qualitatively by studying the meanings of responses or quantitatively by studying the frequencies of responses.

Qualitative analysis methods

Qualitative analysis is used to understand words, ideas, and experiences. You can use it to interpret data that was collected:

  • From open-ended surveys and interviews , literature reviews , case studies , ethnographies , and other sources that use text rather than numbers.
  • Using non-probability sampling methods .

Qualitative analysis tends to be quite flexible and relies on the researcher’s judgement, so you have to reflect carefully on your choices and assumptions and be careful to avoid research bias .

Quantitative analysis methods

Quantitative analysis uses numbers and statistics to understand frequencies, averages and correlations (in descriptive studies) or cause-and-effect relationships (in experiments).

You can use quantitative analysis to interpret data that was collected either:

  • During an experiment .
  • Using probability sampling methods .

Because the data is collected and analyzed in a statistically valid way, the results of quantitative analysis can be easily standardized and shared among researchers.

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Quantitative research deals with numbers and statistics, while qualitative research deals with words and meanings.

Quantitative methods allow you to systematically measure variables and test hypotheses . Qualitative methods allow you to explore concepts and experiences in more detail.

In mixed methods research , you use both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods to answer your research question .

A sample is a subset of individuals from a larger population . Sampling means selecting the group that you will actually collect data from in your research. For example, if you are researching the opinions of students in your university, you could survey a sample of 100 students.

In statistics, sampling allows you to test a hypothesis about the characteristics of a population.

The research methods you use depend on the type of data you need to answer your research question .

  • If you want to measure something or test a hypothesis , use quantitative methods . If you want to explore ideas, thoughts and meanings, use qualitative methods .
  • If you want to analyze a large amount of readily-available data, use secondary data. If you want data specific to your purposes with control over how it is generated, collect primary data.
  • If you want to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables , use experimental methods. If you want to understand the characteristics of a research subject, use descriptive methods.

Methodology refers to the overarching strategy and rationale of your research project . It involves studying the methods used in your field and the theories or principles behind them, in order to develop an approach that matches your objectives.

Methods are the specific tools and procedures you use to collect and analyze data (for example, experiments, surveys , and statistical tests ).

In shorter scientific papers, where the aim is to report the findings of a specific study, you might simply describe what you did in a methods section .

In a longer or more complex research project, such as a thesis or dissertation , you will probably include a methodology section , where you explain your approach to answering the research questions and cite relevant sources to support your choice of methods.

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100 Questions (and Answers) About Research Methods

100 Questions (and Answers) About Research Methods

  • Neil J. Salkind
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"How do I know when my literature review is finished?"

"What is the difference between a sample and a population?"

"What is power and why is it important?"

In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better understand the process of research. This invaluable guide answers the essential questions that students ask about research methods in a concise and accessible way.

Sample Materials & Chapters

Question #16: Question #16: How Do I Know When My Literature Review Is Finished?

Question #32: How Can I Create a Good Research Hypothesis?

Question #40: What Is the Difference Between a Sample and a Population, and Why

Question #92: What Is Power, and Why Is It Important?

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    Research Methods Final Exam Questions. Get a hint. The scientific method: a. provides the "rules of research". b. requires the systematic collection of observations. c. uses statistical methods to analyze these observations. d. all of the above. Click the card to flip 👆. d. all of the above.

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    8. Which of the following is a research method that allows a researcher to get information about a large number of subjects relatively inexpensively and easily? Naturalistic observation. Case study. Laboratory observation. Survey. 9. What is a common way of controlling extraneous variables in an experiment?

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    Chapter 12: Classical Qualitative Methods. Chapter 13: Contextual Qualitative Methods. Chapter 14: Research Ethics. Chapter 15: Conclusion: Managing Uncertainty in Psychological Research. Revise your knowledge with these multiple choice quiz questions.Chapter 2: Research in Psychology: Objectives and IdealsChapter 3: Research Methods.

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    The Research Process: A Quick Glance. Reviewing the Literature. Formulating a Research Problem. Identifying Variables. Constructing Hypotheses. The Research Design. Selecting a Study Design. Selecting a Method of Data Collection. Collecting Data Using Attitudinal Scales.

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    The research methods you use depend on the type of data you need to answer your research question. If you want to measure something or test a hypothesis , use quantitative methods . If you want to explore ideas, thoughts and meanings, use qualitative methods .

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    A ccording to Thomas Kuhn, qualitative methods are not well-suited for testing hypotheses. Discuss this claim. Consider the following statement: "Very often, coding is not only how qualitative research is done, it is what we are studying when we do qualitative research.". Explain what this refers to, and discuss.

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    A researcher investigated the relationship between test length and grades in an Introductory Psychology course. She conducted an experiment and found that students taking long exams received better grades than students who took short exams. The independent variable was 1. short exams 2. test grades 3. class size 4. gender of student 5. length ...

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    Identify two problems with the survey technique. A survey is usually a large-scale study / designed to gather information from large numbers of people. An example is the Hite report (or any other suitable example). (3 marks) Two key problems with surveys are response bias / and sampling difficulties. (2 marks)