Lesson 1.1
Lesson 1.1
Naturalistic
Is an approach to understanding the social world in which the researcher observes,
describes, and interprets the experiences and actions of specific people and groups in
societal and cultural context.
Basic Research
Is systematic study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the
fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts without specific applications
towards processes or products in mind.
Applied Research
Refers to a non-systematic process of providing solutions to the specific problems or
issues. These problems or issues can be on an individual level group or societal level as well.
It is called 'non-systematic' due to its direct approach to finding the solutions.
Developmental Research
As opposed to simple instructional development, has been defined as the
systematic study of designing, developing, and evaluating instructional programs,
processes, and products that must meet criteria of internal consistency and effectiveness.
Historical Research
Historical research or historiography, "attempts to systematically recapture the
complex nuances, the people,meanings,events,and even ideas of the past that have
influenced and shaped the present"
Descriptive Research
Aims to accurately and systematically describe a population, situation or
phenomenon. It can answer what, where, when and how questions, but not why questions.
Correlational Research
Investigates relationships between two variables (or more) without the researcher
controlling or manipulating any of them. It's a non-experimental type of quantitative
research.
Evaluation Research
Is defined as a form of disciplined and systematic inquiry that is carried out to arrive
at an assessment or appraisal of an object, program, practice, activity, or system with the
purpose of providing information that will be of use in decision making.
Experimental Research
is research conducted with a scientific approach using two sets of variables. The first
set acts as a constant, which you use to measure the differences of the second set.
Quantitative research methods, for example, are experimental.
2. Choose one type of research and cite a brief example of a research topic/study.
Historical Research
Examples of primary sources include diaries, journals, speeches, interviews, letters,
memos, photographs, videos, public opinion polls, and government records, among many
other things.