the method
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The Method. Research Methods Kin 250. What is the research method?. recipe Repeatable; replication. Baking A Pie. Gather key ingredients Proscribe order of mixing; speed and timing Create a design from various manipulations Measure effects Apply a critical analyses. Research method. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Research Methods Kin 250
The Method
recipeRepeatable; replication
What is the research method?
Gather key ingredientsProscribe order of mixing; speed and timingCreate a design from various manipulationsMeasure effectsApply a critical analyses
Baking A Pie
Introduce ChapterInclude an introductory paragraph in each
chapter of the thesis ending with a statement leading into the content of the chapter
Identify participantsDescribe the tasksDefine the variablesCreate the designDetermine an appropriate analysis
Research method
Examine methods chapters from quantitative theses1. Observe structure and order including format2. Inspect content
Class Exercise
Sampling techniquesSample sizeDelimitations
Distinguishing characteristicsAgeSexRacePhysical observations
Participants
Key descriptions of standardizedequipment and measures
InstrumentationThe electric
mixer (XXX watts?), the
bowls (plastic or Corning?)
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TypeReliability and validityDifficultyAge appropriatenessTrialsLength of trial
Tasks The ingredients: when, how
much, type; order
Pilot studyDetailed in such a way that anyone can carry
out the same procedures and get the same results againType 1 errorType 2 error
Provide references to appendicesConsent formInstructionsProcess frameworks or models
Procedures
Dependent Measure (Effect, Variable, Factor, or Score)
Independent Effects (Measure, Variable, Factor, or Score)Possible interaction effects
Design
Match analysis to designUse type of measure to help determine
appropriateness of analysis
AnalysisTaste product and provide
critical analysis of its flavor
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