"Research design refers to the overall strategy utilized to carry out research that defines a succinct and logical plan to tackle established research question(s) through the collection, interpretation, analysis, and discussion of data."
The process of planning and conducting research studies in a systematic and scientific manner.
Research question: A research question is the primary question that a research study aims to answer. It should be specific, measurable, and relevant.
Hypothesis: A hypothesis is a tentative statement or explanation about the relationship between two or more variables that can be tested through empirical research.
Literature review: A literature review is a critical analysis of existing literature on a specific topic to identify gaps in knowledge, highlight areas of controversy or debate, and provide insight into the research question.
Sampling: Sampling refers to the process of selecting a group of participants who are representative of the target population.
Research methods: Research methods are the techniques and procedures used to collect data.
Data collection: Data collection is the process of gathering information through various methods, such as surveys, interviews, and observations.
Data analysis: Data analysis involves the organization, interpretation, and presentation of collected data.
Validity: Validity refers to the degree to which a research study accurately measures what it aims to measure.
Reliability: Reliability refers to the degree to which the results of a research study can be replicated.
Ethical considerations: Ethical considerations refer to the principles and guidelines that govern research involving human participants, including confidentiality, informed consent, and protection from harm.
Quantitative research: Quantitative research involves the collection and analysis of numerical data.
Qualitative research: Qualitative research involves the collection and analysis of non-numerical data.
Mixed-methods research: Mixed-methods research involves the use of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Experimental design: Experimental design involves manipulating one or more variables to observe the effect on another variable.
Quasi-experimental design: Quasi-experimental design involves comparing groups that were not randomly assigned to the study conditions.
Correlational design: Correlational design involves examining the relationship between two or more variables without manipulating them.
Action research: Action research involves conducting research to improve the practices of a specific group or organization.
Case study: A case study is an in-depth examination of a particular individual, group, or organization.
Grounded theory: Grounded theory involves developing a general theory based on data that is collected from a specific context.
Historical research: Historical research involves examining past events and phenomena to inform current understanding.
Experimental Design: Involves the manipulation of one or more independent variables to observe the effect on a dependent variable while controlling confounding variables through random assignment of participants to groups.
Quasi-Experimental Design: Similar to experimental design but lacks random assignment of participants to groups, making it less rigorous than an experimental design.
Correlational Design: Focuses on measuring the relationship between two or more variables and the strength of that relationship, but does not assume causality.
Survey Design: Involves the administration of questionnaires to participants to gather data on their attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and experiences.
Case Study Design: Involves an in-depth investigation of a particular person, group, or situation to obtain rich and detailed information.
Ethnographic Design: Involves an immersive study of a cultural group or community to gain an understanding of their worldview, beliefs, values, and practices.
Action Research Design: Involves an iterative process of problem-solving and reflection to improve practice, often conducted by practitioners within their own organizational settings.
Mixed Methods Design: Involves the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to triangulate data and obtain a more complete understanding of a research question.
Longitudinal Design: Involves the collection of repeated measures over an extended period to track changes or development over time.
Cross-sectional Design: Involves the collection of data at a single point in time to provide a snapshot of a particular population or phenomenon.
"Incorporated in the design of a research study will depend on the standpoint of the researcher over their beliefs in the nature of knowledge (see epistemology) and reality (see ontology), often shaped by the disciplinary areas the researcher belongs to."
"...often shaped by the disciplinary areas the researcher belongs to."
"The design of a study defines the study type (descriptive, correlational, semi-experimental, experimental, review, meta-analytic) and sub-type (e.g., descriptive-longitudinal case study), research problem, hypotheses, independent and dependent variables, experimental design, and, if applicable, data collection methods and a statistical analysis plan."
"The design of a study defines the study type, research problem, hypotheses, independent and dependent variables, experimental design, and, if applicable, data collection methods and a statistical analysis plan."
"A research design is a framework that has been created to find answers to research questions."
"...defines a succinct and logical plan to tackle established research question(s) through the collection, interpretation, analysis, and discussion of data."
"Incorporated in the design of a research study will depend on the standpoint of the researcher over their beliefs in the nature of knowledge (see epistemology)..."
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"The design of a study defines the study type (descriptive, correlational, semi-experimental, experimental, review, meta-analytic) and sub-type..."
"The design of a study defines the study type (descriptive, correlational, semi-experimental, experimental, review, meta-analytic)..."
"...if applicable, data collection methods..."
"...and, if applicable, a statistical analysis plan."
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