(1) Understanding DataandWays to Systematically Collect Data

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  • research design - defined as the logical and coherent overall strategy that the researcher uses to integrate all the components of the research study
  • experimental research - it allows the researcher to control the situation
  • experimental research - this research design support the ability to limit alternative explanations and to infer direct causal relationships in the study
  • experimental research - the approach provides the highest level of evidence for single studies
  • non-experimental research - it allows the researcher to observe phenomena as they occur naturally and no external variables are introduced
  • non-experimental research - there is no manipulation of variables
  • non-experimental research - researchers collect data without making changes or introducing treatments
  • descriptive - it is a design that is exploratory in nature
  • descriptive - it is best used when the main objective of the study is just to observe and report a certain phenomenon as it is happening
  • survey - survey research design involves collecting data from a sample of individuals through standardized questionnaires or interviews. The aim is to gather information about attitudes, opinions, behaviors, or characteristics of a population
  • survey - survey can be conducted through various methods such as online surveys, phone interviews, or paper questionnaires
  • comparative - comparative research design involves comparing two or more groups, settings, conditions, or variables to identify similarities and differences
  • comparative - the aim is often to understand the effect of these differences of similarities
  • evaluative - evaluative research design focuses on assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, or outcomes of programs, policies, intervention or initiatives
  • evaluative - the goal is typically to provide evidence-based recommendations for improvement or decision-making
  • methodological - methodological research design involves the development or evaluation of research methods, techniques, instruments, or procedures
  • methodological - the focus is on improving the quality, validity, reliability, or efficiency of research practices.