Research Design: Definition, Characteristics and Types
Analysis
noun
a detailed examination of anything complex in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features : a thorough study
Example: Analysis of the concepts and functions of operating systems
es: análisis
Correlational research
noun
is a type of non-experimental research method in which a researcher measures two variables, understands and assesses the statistical relationship between them with no influence from any extraneous variable.
Example: It's difficult to see correlational research in a sentence
es: Investigación correlacional
Data collection
noun
is defined as the procedure of collecting, measuring and analyzing accurate insights for research using standard validated techniques.
Example: The number one risk posed by Facebook is data collection
es: Recopilación de datos
Experimental research
noun
is any investigation carried out with a scientific approach, where one set of variables is held constant, while the other set of variables are measured as the subject of the experiment
Example: In some cases scientific and experimental research is their only hope
es: Investigación experimental
Generalization
noun
it is the communal basis of all valid deductive inference.
Example: Generalization is a wrong way of judgement.
es: Generalización
Measurement
noun
is the act of determining a target's size, length, weight, capacity, or other aspect
Example: Accurate measurement is essential when making curtains
es: Medición
Neutrality
noun
refrain from acting in a way that could facilitate the conduct of hostilities by any of the intervening parties
Example: Such measures shall respect the principle of technology neutrality
es: Neutralidad
Qualitative research
noun
is defined as a market research method that focuses on obtaining data through open-ended and conversational communication.
Example: The review discusses a book about qualitative research in group dynamics.
es: Investigación cualitativa
Quantitative research
noun
is defined as a systematic investigation of phenomena by gathering quantifiable data and performing statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques.
Example: Development of a qualitative or quantitative research on a subject pertinent to psychology.
es: Investigación cuantitativa
Questionnaire
noun
is a research instrument consisting of a series of questions for the purpose of gathering information from respondents.
Example: Questionnaire replies were received from two exporting producers
es: Cuestionario
Reliability
noun
is defined as the probability that a product, system, or service will perform its intended function adequately for a specified period of time, or will operate in a defined environment without failure
Example: Reliability is a value that shapes our daily work.
es: Fiabilidad
Research Design
noun
is the set of methods and procedures used to collect and analyze measures of the variables specified in the investigation of the problem
Example: The final research design consisted of three strands
es: Diseño de la investigación
Survey research
noun
is defined as the process of conducting research using surveys that researchers send to survey respondents. The data collected from surveys is then statistically analyzed to draw meaningful research conclusions
Example: One of these aspects is in dealing with the problem of refusals in survey research.
es: Investigación de encuestas
Techniques
noun
is a method of doing some task or performing something.
Example: Techniques are methods of working with a group.
es: Técnicas
Validity
noun
the quality of being correct or true
Example: You're still missing some documents to prove the validity of your residence in this state
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/correlational-research-2795774-5c58725646e0fb0001821374.png)
