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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