Research 2 - Manipulation - The Manipulation of the

Independent Variable in order to observe

Quantitative Research the effect on the Dependent Variable.
- Control - Refers to a group of subjects who
Nature of Quantitative Research
is being observed or measured in order to
- The aim of quantitative research is to eliminate the bias.
examine the relationships between
Types of Experimental Research
variables. It conducts the inquiry in an
unbiased or objective manner.
True Quasi Pre
Types of Variables Experimental Experimental Experimental
Research Research Research
- Dependent - The result of another Variable.
- More - Are those - Are those
- Independent - The variable that researchers
accurate form designs that designs that
manipulate. of research do not satisfy do not have
design. the strict any
Types of Quantitative Research - A statistical requirements comparison
approach to of the groups.
Non-Experimental - Researchers describe and establishing a experiment. - Absence of
analyze problems without manipulating the cause-and-effe - Absence of Randomization
variables. ct relationship either and Control
between Randomization Group.
- Descriptive Design (Developmental) - The different or Control
objective of a descriptive study is to focus variables. Group.
on ‘who,’ ‘what,’ ‘when,’ and ‘how’
questions.
a. Cross Sectional - Measures the Research Title
outcome and the exposures in the
study participants at the same Research Title
time.
- summarizes the main idea or ideas of your
b. Longitudinal Study - A study that
study.
involves looking at variables over
an extended period of time. Steps in Writing a Research Title
- Correlational Design - Explores the
relationship between variables using Step 1 - Ask yourself these questions:
statistical analyses.
- What is my paper about?
a. Positive Direction - Variables that
- What techniques / designs will be used?
have the same results.
- Who are the participants/samples?
b. Negative Direction - Variables that
- What will be the possible result?
have opposite results.
Step 2 - Use your answers to list keywords
Experimental - Researchers manipulate the situation
and measure the outcome of his manipulation. Step 3 - Create a statement that includes all the
keywords you listed.
- Randomization - Participants being
assigned to either experimental group or Step 4 - Delete all unnecessary words
control group.
Step 5 - Link the remaining words

Background of the Study

Background of the Study

- The introduction of your research paper

which includes an explanation of the area of
your research to set context for the study.
- Includes a related article in which you
explain what previous studies state about
the topic
- Should also explain the problem that the
study addresses and give a brief account of
the history of the problem mentioning
whether it has been addressed in any form
before.

The Structure of Background of the Study

- Introduction or general knowledge

- Body of the article
- Arising problem
- Rationale of the researcher on conducting
the study
- The aim of the researcher