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what is an example of a primary source?

a peer-reviewed journal article

when we say that research is empirical, we mean that the researcher

collects data on which to base decisions

in a meta-analysis, the results of various studies on a topic are quantified using a standard measure (ES) that is called

effect size

one type of research that can manipulate treatments and establish a cause and effect is

experimental research

the generalizability of the results pertains to what kind of validity?

external

T/F? a mixed methods approach uses a quantitative or qualitative approach to research but never both

false

T/F? the dependent variable is the part of the experiment that the researcher is manipulating

false

What should be included in the results section of a research report?

figures, tables, stats. NOT RAW DATA

a major difference in the purpose of a meta-analysis and a review of literature for a research paper is that the meta-analysis uses the literature

for empirical and theoretical conclusions

what should be included in the discussion section of a research report?

implications of the results

compared to applied research, basic research...

usually offers more control, such as that done in a lab

int he results section of a research report, the author should include...

info contained in tables and info concerning statistical significance and meaningfulness

the extent to which the results of a study can be attributed to the treatments used in the study is the definition of what kind of validity?

internal validity

What are the sections typically seen in peer-reviewed research?

intro, methods, results, discussion

it is common when looking at a distribution to encounter extreme or unusual scores that could have a misleading effect on the results. these extreme scores are termed

outliers

PICO

population, intervention, comparison, outcome

common descriptive research techniques can include:

questionnaires, interviews, observational research

the fact that a meta-analysis quantifies findings from many studies is a frequently mentioned advantage. another strong advantage of the meta-analysis over the normal review paper is

the description of the coding of study characteristics and the criteria for excluding studies

the most frequent and severe criticism of meta-analysis is that

the studies represent wide differences in methodologies , designs, and measurements

T/F? epidemiological research pertains to the frequencies of health and disease conditions among populations

true

T/F? in many cases a research proposal is required for a thesis or dissertation prior to completing the research and final document

true

T/F? secondary sources can be used to better understand what is known about a topic

true

T/F? the hypothesis is the anticipated outcome of a study or experiment

true

T/F? the intro should adequately address why the research question is important and worth investigating

true

the inclusion criteria in a meta-analysis are very much like

delimitations