Research Proposal (For Katetutor)
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research_continuum.docxResearch Continuum
The Research Continuum illustrates the various types of research on a continuum of objectivity/subjectivity. Objectivity increases Internal Validity, ad subjectivity increases External Validity. Qualitative research is considered the least objective, but produces the richest results in terms of subjective content. Quantitative research is considered them most objective, but produces results that are less subjective.
1. Qualitative - Case Study
The researcher observes and reports on the "case" or participant, using multiple "sources" of data.
2. Qualitative - Ethnography
The researcher becomes a part of a particular group and observes and reports on the characteristics of that group from the inside.
3. Qualitative - Phenomenology
The researcher conducts in-depth interviews with people about their lived experiences of a particular phenomenon.
4. Qualitative - Grounded Theory
The researcher conducts in-depth interviews with participants and informants, observes the participants, and develops a theory based on the observations.
5. Quantitative - Descriptive
The researcher collects and analyzes specific numeric data to describe the participants.
6. Quantitative - Correlational
The researcher collects and analyzes specific numeric data to determine the relationship between two characteristics of the participants (variables).
7. Quantitative - Developmental
The researcher collects and analyzes specific numeric data to compare the characteristics of the participants (variables) from one point in time to another.
8. Quantitative - Quasi-Experimental
The researcher collects and analyzes specific numeric data to determine the effect of one or more independent variables on characteristics of the participants (dependent variables), often utilizing a control group, and random selection OR random assignment to groups to help ensure the effect is due to the independent variable(s).
9. Quantitative - True Experimental
The researcher collects and analyzes specific numeric data to determine the effect of one or more independent variables on characteristics of the participants (dependent variables), utilizing a control group, random selection, AND random assignment to groups to help ensure the effect is due to the independent variable(s).
References
· Adapted from table 3-1 "Procedural Steps in the Trial Process" in Guido, G.W. (2006) Legal and ethical issues in nursing. Boston: Allyn & Bacon (p. 39)
Credits
Subject Matter Expert:
Elizabeth Harper, PhD
Interactive Design:
Mark Bune
Instructional Designer:
Megan Eskola
Project Manager:
Kristin Staab
