Lecture Glossary

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This glossary supports the lecture on "Research Approaches and Designs" by defining essential terms related to how research is planned, structured, and conducted. Understanding different approaches and designs is key to choosing the right method for your study.

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Embedded Design

A complex mixed methods design that embeds one approach (qualitative or quantitative) within a dominant design of the other to address a secondary question.

Ethnographic Design

A qualitative design involving prolonged observation of a cultural group’s behaviours and practices in their natural setting.

Ex Post Facto Design

A quantitative design that examines cause-and-effect relationships retrospectively using existing data or conditions.

Experimental Design

A quantitative design that tests causality by manipulating variables with randomization and control.

Explanatory Sequential Design

A mixed methods design that collects quantitative data first, followed by qualitative data to explain results.

Exploratory Sequential Design

A mixed methods design that starts with qualitative data to explore, then uses quantitative data to test findings.