chapter 2 - dimensions of research - final
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Sixth Edition
Social Research Methods:Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches by W. Lawrence NeumanChapter 2: Dimensions of Research
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Use of Research Basic research Applied research Evaluation research Action research Social impact assessment Tools in applied research Needs assessment Cost-benefit analysis
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Beyond Basic vs. Applied Forms of knowledge Instrumental knowledge Reflexive knowledge
Audience of research
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Beyond Basic vs. Applied Autonomy vs. commission Expanded set vs. applied research type
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Purpose of Research Exploratory research Familiar w/ basic facts Create a general picture Formulate question for future research Generate new ideas for research Feasibility of future research Measurement development
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Purpose of Research Descriptive Research Detailed, highly accurate picture Locate new data Create typology Clarify stages or process Document a causal process Report on background or context
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Purpose of Research Explanatory Research Test hypothesis Elaborate/elaborate theory Support/refute theory Link specific situation to theory
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Summary of Purpose
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Time Dimension in Research Cross-sectional
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Time Dimension in ResearchLongitudinal Time series
U.S. Birth Rate 1910-2000 Copyright Allyn and Bacon 2008
Time Dimension in ResearchLongitudinal Panel
Value Priorities of U.S. College Freshman 1967-2003 Copyright Allyn and Bacon 2008
Time Dimension in ResearchLongitudinal Cohort
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Time Dimension in Research Case study
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Data Collection Techniques Quantitative data Experiments Surveys Nonreactive Research Content analysis Existing statistics
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Data Collection Techniques Qualitative data Field research Historical-comparative research
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