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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
