Terms

refers to something that exist theoretically but is not directly observable

a concept developed for describing relations among phenomenon or for research purposes

A theoretical definition in which concepts are defined in terms of other con-cepts.

factual information (as measurement or statistic) used as basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation

tentative explanation based on theory to predict a casual relationship between variables

a wise guess

process of obtaining a numerical description of the extent to which persons, organization or thing possess specified evaluation

representation of objects, principles, processes, or ideas often used for imitation or emulation

individuals whose physiological and/or behavioral characteristics and responses are the objects of studies in a research problem

this is the target group under investigation

Entirety of the group respondents under consideration

The population researched in a particular study.

always from population

representatives of groups of people to whom results will be generalized or transferred

structured sets of questions on specified subjects that are used to gather information, attitudes, or opinions

degree to which a measure yields consistent results

If measuring instrument is reliable then administering it to similar groups would yield similar results

general explanation about a specific behavior or set of events that is based on known principles, serves to organize related events in a meaningful way

It is not as specific as hypothesis

multimethod or pluralistic approach using different methods in order to focus on the research topic from different viewpoints

Used to check validity of findings from any one method

basic observable entity or phenomenon being analyzed by a study for which data are collected in the form of varibales

degree to to which a study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept that the researcher is attempting to measure

any characteristics or trait that can vary from one person to another or for one person over time

1. Background of the researchers

2. Observed problem

3. research gap

4. methodology

5. respondents

6. locale contribution

1. engaging

2. succinct

3. grammatically correct

1. Research goals

2. Variables (independent & dependent)

3. Locale

target of the study

constant, topic/issue

a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure

affected by the independent variable

the variable that changes as a result of the independent variable manipulation.

place of conduction

careful and detailed study into a specific problem, concern, or issue using the scientific method

used to communicate discussions and present corresponding findings for variables studied

academic, persuasive

A  tentative explanation based on theory to predict a causal relationship between variables.