Research Design and Methodology by Meghan Davis https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua Final Reflection en-us 2021-11-29 19:16:13 UTC 2021-12-02 19:03:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png Idea's From Banerji’s Lecture Video mddavis7 https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua/wish/1918797609
 
  • Continuous attention in Banerji’s definition of research refers to the fact that the research of any subject is ongoing. There is already research connected with it, and you are just inserting yourself into that field to expand on the research that has already been conducted.
  • Research must be valid and verifiable. Research is not conducted merely for yourself. This systematic organized procedure of arriving at knowledge is something that you are undertaking so that it will become part of the human storehouse of knowledge, and therefore, has an impersonal component to it. It should be scientifically established in such a way that anybody can repeat it. It is the factor of being universally repeatable that establishes it as a universal truth.
  • Epistemology is the philosophy of knowing how we arrive at knowledge. This is very important because we find that our actual ways of knowing in the world are very different from knowledge as we know it scientifically. There is a place for every kind of knowledge in research methodology.
  • Logical thinking is a key factor in research methodology. Some say that this is the central type of knowledge in research methodology. Logical thinking is utilized when we reason from findings to conclusions. We use logic in every stage: to design our research, to arrive at hypotheses, to collect data, to utilize data analysis, and to come to conclusions.
  • The kind of perspective we have on reality and how it affects our research is called research paradigms. The term paradigms have become popular in modern times and in research thinking.
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Methods are the specific approach to collecting data. This could include interviews, surveys, focus groups, experiments, case studies, observational studies, or online data collection.  

Methodology is the theoretical framework to support the methods chosen. It is a perceptive taken on the research, which dictates how it is approached.   Examples are phenomenology, critical theory, or ethnography. 

Quantitative-research approach is about gaining a high collection of data to ensure accuracy. Often based on statistics and use surveys.

Qualitative-research that entails depth. Interviewing 10 people rather than surveying 100 people allows the participants to explain their responses.  ]]> 2021-11-30 03:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua/wish/1919532246 Research & Electronic Searches mddavis7 https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua/wish/1920965978

Epistemology-the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. 
Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion.

Databases (and google searches) understand Boolean Operations. Words like and, or, and not can help expand or narrow your search results.

Web searches are more flexible, but are not limited to scholarly work.

Databases are curated to a specific set of sources-journals, newspaper articles, book abstracts, or government documents. ]]> 2021-11-30 17:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua/wish/1920965978 Conducting Research Electronically mddavis7 https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua/wish/1923735091

What does it mean for a publication to be peer-reviewed?

A peer-reviewed publication is also sometimes referred to as a scholarly publication. The peer-review process subjects an author's scholarly work, research, or ideas to the scrutiny of others who are experts in the same field (peers) and is considered necessary to ensure academic scientific quality.

An empirical research article reports the results of a study that uses data derived from actual observation or experimentation. Includes a statement of the hypotheses for the research and a review of other research on the topic.

Searching NGL:
  • A-Z Database (all the databases available through the library)
  • ERIC- Educational Resource Information Clearinghouse (great for educational research)
  • Can tell database where to look/search (like by the author of an article)
  • Thesaurus-controlled vocabulary that can widen or narrow search results




]]> 2021-12-01 20:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua/wish/1923735091 Link Between Grant Funding and Literature mddavis7 https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua/wish/1925689517 3 Categories of Foundation Proposals:
  • Community-small foundations within the community 
  • Independent and Family-quite a bit of money goes into family foundations
  • Corporate-the Wal-Marts and Targets of the world that have the money to provide to move your agenda forward 

Typical Sections found in a Foundation Proposal:
  • Executive Summary
  • Description of School
  • Needs Statement
  • Description of the Project
  • Project Management  Plan
  • Goals and Objectives

Six Steps for Writing Measurable Performance Objectives 
  1. Decide the change you want to occur.
  2. Decide how you will measure the change.
  3. Decide how much change you need for the activity to be successful.
  4. Decide how quickly you will expect results.
  5. Determine how much it will cost.
  6. Write the objective.

]]> 2021-12-02 17:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua/wish/1925689517 Literature Review, Methods, and Discussion Sections mddavis7 https://padlet.com/mddavis7/if28h831a6pm4gua/wish/1925899966 A literature review is a survey of scholarly sources that provides an overview of a particular topic. Literature reviews are a collection of the most relevant and significant publications regarding that topic in order to provide a comprehensive look at what has been said on the topic and by whom.


The Methods Section should include:
  • the aim, design and setting of the study
  • the characteristics of participants or description of materials
  • a clear description of all processes, interventions and comparisons. Generic drug names should generally be used. When proprietary brands are used in research, include the brand names in parentheses
  • the type of statistical analysis used, including a power calculation if appropriate

The Discussion Section should include:
  • what you hope to accomplish
  • what the limitations of your study are
  • areas of further research

Once the research has been conducted, you would discuss:
  •  the results of the research
  • analysis of the results
  • assess whether the research methods helped you accomplish what you set out to learn. 
(These things are not known at the time of the proposal.)
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