Lecture Glossary
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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Case Study DesignA qualitative design that explores a single bounded case (e.g., person, group) in-depth within its real-life context. | |
Convergent Parallel DesignA mixed methods design that collects qualitative and quantitative data simultaneously, then merges them for comparison. | |
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Embedded DesignA complex mixed methods design that embeds one approach (qualitative or quantitative) within a dominant design of the other to address a secondary question. | |
Ethnographic DesignA qualitative design involving prolonged observation of a cultural group’s behaviours and practices in their natural setting. | |
Ex Post Facto DesignA quantitative design that examines cause-and-effect relationships retrospectively using existing data or conditions. | |
Experimental DesignA quantitative design that tests causality by manipulating variables with randomization and control. | |
Explanatory Sequential DesignA mixed methods design that collects quantitative data first, followed by qualitative data to explain results. | |
Exploratory Sequential DesignA mixed methods design that starts with qualitative data to explore, then uses quantitative data to test findings. | |
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Grounded Theory DesignA qualitative design that inductively develops a theory from systematic data collection and analysis. | |
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Narrative DesignA qualitative design that collects and analyzes individuals’ stories to understand their experiences. | |