PPT-The Research Question Theories, Hypotheses, Observations . . .Oh my!!

Arriving at the TruthA summary The Truth is concrete but observing the truth is Difficult incomplete and totally based on observations formed from our experiences which themselves are a product of previous observations external stimuli and how we internalize them . Symbols, Proofs, Models, and Theories. I. Models and Theories. Focus: Empirical, Normative, or Both?. Max Weber: Distinction between fact and value. While we cannot escape our values, we can study the empirical world “scientifically” within those value systems. (Research best means for accomplishing the end). Others disagree, but the distinction endures in science.. Sources: D. Jensen. “Research Methods for Empirical Computer Science.”. . William M.K. . Trochim. . “Research Methods Knowledgebase”. More on Causality. What is causality?. What’s Important About Causality?. Question 1. Question: What role do hypotheses play in scientific inquiry?. Answer: A . hypothesis. provides a . testable. explanation for an observation.. Question 2. Question: What is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?. PhD About?. Is PhD About. Doing more course work? Taking more interesting, higher-level courses?. Gaining broader knowledge in your general area (e.g., CS, IS, SE, etc.)?. Developing more sophisticated systems, better tools/programs?. Safety. Handle termites in a humane manner.. Purpose. To think as a scientist thinks by. Asking questions. Gathering information . Making observations. Using logical reasoning. Creating predictions and explanations. Describe. the key issue from the Learning Theories which you have studied. (4 marks. ) . A01. Use concepts and research from the . Learning Theories . to . explain. the key . question . you have studied. (8 marks) . Learning . Outcomes. By completing this module, the student is expected to: . Identify . Sources of Nursing Research . Problems. Determine . Factors to Be Considered When Choosing An Appropriate Topic For A Research Study . Exploration and Discovery: Where Ideas Come From. What scientific attitudes help generate new ideas?. 1) Scientific Attitudes. 2) Practical Problems. 3) The Role of Technology. Communicating Results: Reviewing and Sharing Ideas. A. What is Science?. Science literally means “having knowledge” . Science is the search for answers to questions in a methodical way.. And there is a specific method for going about obtaining knowledge scientifically.. questions. . operationalization. - . constructs. , . concepts. , . variables. and . hypotheses. Sources: Amanda Leggett: Constructs, variables and operationalization, 2011; Hair, Marketing research, ch. 3 – Thinking like a researcher. Fall 2018. Alla Chavarga. Overview. What is research?. Research process. Scientist-Practitioner Model. Empirical vs. non-empirical research. Quantitative vs. qualitative. Types of relationships. Types of hypotheses. Observation as problem-solvingTemplate can be adapted to fit a variety of classes and types of responsesGoals Students willPractice observationskillsanddevelop their abilities to find multiple possib What is the purpose of a proposal?. To convince reviewers (or your PhD committee) that:. there is a gap of knowledge or technology. that you know how to fill the gap. that you have the necessary tools to do the necessary work, and. of . scientific. . research. 1. . Research. , . knowledge. . generation. , . science. in . psychology. .. 2. Role of . Statistics. in . Psychology. .. 3. Basic . statistical. . concepts. (. sample.