Data Collection Techniques The data collection technique I have chosen is observational research otherwise known as field research. The generalizability would be to ascertain how a certain group reacts to, or is motivated by certain social settings to obtain a desired outcome. What causes certain people to behave a certain way or react differently from others in different social settings and what the effect it may have on a social standing. My chosen data collection technique would involve observing
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SCIENTIFIC METHOD There is no mistaking it - the benefits from science are all around us. It has made our daily lives better through medicine, healthcare, technological, electrical and even mechanical innovation. If you are reading this paper on a computer, it is science that made it all possible. Understanding the many complexities of science can be quite a difficult undertaking, however, there is a common denominator that all scientists use in achieving the amazing results that
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the experiment- parameter (c) Not controlled during the experiment- extraneous (d) Affected by a change made by the experimenter- dependent (e) Changed by the experimenter- independent 5. What is the main purpose of the scientific method? The scientific method is used mainly to validate a particular hypothesis or to determine the range of validity of a hypothesis. 6. Classify the following experiments: (a) estimation of the heating value of gasoline- explorational (b) measuring the stress-strain
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The success of science: Accurate predictions of well-established bodies of scientific theories about observable phenomena in a wide variety of particular instances. Example: Newtonian mechanics. • It is one task of philosophers of science to explain why it is that tour accepted scientific theories enjoy such success. • Why are scientific theories instrumentally successful? o Acceptance of a scientific theory is its instrumental success—if a candidate for a new theory gives obviously incorrect
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Question 1: In observation I have come home from work to find the entry door light is not working. As I explore though the house I find that the lights inside and outside the house are not working throughout. I have identified this by attempting to turn the lights on in each room with no luck of light. I know that if only one area of the house was affected that the issue would be likely found at the interior breaker of the home, but this is not the case. In developing a theory, I know none of
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In this Discussion board I will discuss the differences between quantitative and qualitative research. You will be given the difference between a hypothesis and a null hypothesis, as well as the research method that uses the uses a hypothesis. I will explain the key elements needed to develop a well written set of hypotheses. You will be able to identify what I believe are the key elements of a well written set of hypotheses and research question. A definition of the term research question will be
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Egor and Oredo local Government areas in Edo state Nigeria. The title of the study is stated clearly and gives information about the subjects but does not give the location of the study. In the abstract the researcher has elaborated adequately the method of study which is survey. Two hypotheses are stated, three research instruments used and the results clearly given. It also gives suggestions for further investigations with a view of helping the adolescents in career decision making. The researcher
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Assess the advantages and limitations of unstructured interviews as a means of investigating victims of crime There are two different types of interviews, Structured interviews and unstructured. A structured interview consists of set questions that will be asked in each interview. Where as unstructured interviews consist of random questions. There are many issues when researching victims of crime. Interviewing a victim may cause many ethical and practical issues, Such as how information is taken
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Discuss theoretical approaches to beliefs about health (15 marks) The Health Belief Model (HBM) is used extensively by health professionals to predict the adoption of healthy behaviours, e.g. taking up of vaccinations (and to target health promotion of those at risk). It explains individual differences in health behaviours due to knowledge, age, sex, lifestyle through the ‘demographic variables’ element of the HBM. Also allows for psychological factors which affect adoption of healthy behaviours
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preparing an interview outline and guide before conducting the interview. Interviews are best done when only a few people are involved, when you need open-ended questions or the questions vary from individual to individual, or when a more personal method is needed. 4. What are the general guidelines for conducting interviews? The general guidelines for conducting interviews are summarized in Table 5-3. These guidelines include planning the interview, being neutral, listening and taking notes
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