CH 3 & 4

1. generalization inferred from observational relationships
4. Variable that has values along a continuum, infinite number of values between two points
9. Research that actively introduces an intervention or treatment
11. Piece of information obtained in a study
13. specific accomplishments that the researcher hopes to achieve by conducting the study
16. Hypothesis with no relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
17. starting from a generalization or theory and moving towards more specifics
18. Also called substantive or scientific hypothesis

1. Individuals participating in a qualitative study
2. hypothesis that specifies not only the existence but also the direction of the relationship between the variables
3. Definition of the abstract or theoretical meaning of what is being studied
5. consideration concern for feasibility when addressing the problem
6. hypothesis that states an expected relationship between one independent and one dependent variable
7. Called on to critique a study and offer feedback
8. Statement of the researcher's expectations or predictions about relationships among study variables
9. Phase of quantitative studies that involves data collecting and preparing for analysis
10. One source for research topic ideas
12. variable that affects that strength or direction of an association between the independent and dependent variable
14. Process of translating verbal data into numeric form
15. Systematic, abstract explanation of some aspect of reality