Certainly!

Here's a table outlining different types of research designs:

Research
Design Description Example
Involves manipulation of an independent Testing the effectiveness of a new
variable to observe its effect on a dependent drug by randomly assigning
Experimental variable while controlling for confounding participants to receive the drug or a
Design variables placebo
Studying the impact of a new
Quasi- Similar to experimental design but lacks teaching method by comparing test
Experimental random assignment of participants to scores of students in classes using
Design treatment conditions different methods
Investigating the correlation
Correlational Examines the relationship between variables between hours of study and exam
Design without manipulating them scores
Descriptive Aims to describe characteristics or behavior Conducting a survey to describe the
Design of a population or phenomenon demographic profile of a community
Involves collecting data from the same Tracking the academic performance
Longitudinal subjects over a period of time to study of a cohort of students from
Design changes or trends kindergarten to high school
Collects data from a sample of the Surveying employees from different
Cross-Sectional population at a single point in time to assess departments to examine job
Design relationships or differences among variables satisfaction levels
In-depth examination of a single individual, Studying the behavior of a rare
Case Study group, or phenomenon, often using multiple medical condition in a single patient
Design data sources over an extended period
Analyzing data from multiple
Synthesizes findings from multiple studies research studies on the effectiveness
on a specific topic to draw overarching of a particular therapy for a meta-
Meta-Analysis conclusions or identify patterns analysis
Combines qualitative and quantitative
research methods within a single study to Using surveys and interviews to
Mixed-Methods gain a comprehensive understanding of the investigate factors influencing job
Design research problem satisfaction among employees
Involves collaboration between researchers Working with teachers to develop
and practitioners to identify and address and implement strategies for
practical problems or improve processes improving student engagement in
Action Research within a specific context the classroom

Each research design has its own strengths, weaknesses, and appropriate
applications

Certainly! Here's a table explaining different types of variables commonly used in

research:
Variable Type Description Example
The variable that is manipulated or controlled
Independent by the researcher. It is the presumed cause or
Variable (IV) predictor variable. Type of treatment in a drug trial
The variable that is observed and measured to
assess the effect of the independent variable.
Dependent It is the outcome variable that is expected to Patient's blood pressure in
Variable (DV) change due to the IV. response to medication
Age or gender in a study on the
A variable that influences the strength or effectiveness of medication, where
Moderating direction of the relationship between the its impact varies based on these
Variable independent and dependent variables. factors
Weather conditions in a study on
Variables other than the independent variable outdoor activity, which may
Extraneous that may affect the dependent variable and influence the outcome if not
Variable lead to confounding. controlled for