The 3 Basic Types of Descriptive Research Methods One of the goals of science is description (other goals include prediction and explanation). Descriptive research methods are pretty much as they sound — they describe situations. They do not make accurate predictions‚ and they do not determine cause and effect. There are three main types of descriptive methods: observational methods‚ case-study methods and survey methods. This article will briefly describe each of these methods‚ their advantages
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Emotions: Emotion is often defined as a complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior. According To David G. Meyers: human emotion involves "...physiological arousal‚ expressive behaviors‚ and conscious experience." The term emotion usually is distinguished from feelings‚ mood‚ and affect. 1. Feeling: the subjective experience associated with an emotion. 2. Mood: an emotional state that is general and extended in time
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31 Functions of emotions : * Preparing us for action. Emotions act as a link between events in our environment and our responses. * Shaping our future behavior. Emotions promote learning that will help us make appropriate responses in the future. * Helping us interact more efficiently with others. We ooften communicate the emotion we experience through our verbal and nonverbal behaviors‚ making our emotions obvious to observers. Determining the Range of Emotions: Labeling Our Feelings
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OVERVIEW Qualitative Research Methods: A Data Collector’s Field Guide Module 1 Qualitative Research Methods Overview F A M I L Y H E A L T H I N T E R N A T I O N A L Qualitative Research Methods Overview OVERVIEW T • • • • • • his module introduces the fundamental elements of a qualitative approach to research‚ to help you understand and become proficient in the qualitative methods discussed in subsequent modules. We recommend that you consult the suggested readings
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Chapter 13 of Handbook of Emotions‚ Facial Expressions of Emotion‚ Matsumoto et al (2008) thoroughly explain Darwin’s 135 year old conclusion that the muscle actions involved in emotions are universal to both nonhuman primates and other mammals (Matsumoto et al‚ 2008‚ p. 212). Matsumoto et al (2008) provided research from current day to show how this theory is still relevant and it both intrigued and surprised me. This chapter in particular was very crucial in the application of my future clinical
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Emotions‚ Stress‚ and Personality Summary Paper Our emotions are a combination of physiological activation‚ expressive behaviors‚ and conscious experiences. There are three theories associated with emotions. These include: James-Lange‚ Cannon-Bard‚ and the Two-Factory Theory. James-Lange’s Theory states that the reason an emotion is triggered is because of a physiological response to an emotion-arousing stimuli. The Cannon-Bard theory states that an “emotion-stimulating stimulus and our body’s
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Lecture 1 Research Basics • Definition o Process of applying creative thinking in a logical way o Acquisition & creation of knowledge informed by theory & practice • Misconceptions o Not simply gathering existing information o Not merely gathering new data o Not necessarily the production of something original o Not always involving a problem • Knowledge-driven o Explores o Speculates o Describes o Explains o Predicts o Evaluates • Purposes o Role expectation o Current information
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Research methods Lecture #4 Planning phase 1. understanding the problem gather information use multiple sources of information if possible Posing/refining questions 1. what are the questions we want to adress? descriptive (studying the world as it is) vs. normative questions 2. Verifying the questions transforming/organizing questions into research hypotheses checking if our questions/hypotheses are: explicit(no hidden assumptions)‚ logical‚ testable Planning phase 2. selecting research design
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Emotions in the workplace play a large role in how an entire organization communicates within itself and to the outside world. “Events at work have real emotional impact on participants. The consequences of emotional states in the workplace‚ both behavioral and attitudinal‚ have substantial significance for individuals‚ groups‚ and society”.[1] “Positive emotions in the workplace help employees obtain favorable outcomes including achievement‚ job enrichment and higher quality social context”.[2] “Negative
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Uncovering the Stereotypes of the Latin Woman Being a victim of stereotyping is difficult for anyone to deal with. In the essay‚ “The Myth of the Latin woman: I Just Met a Girl Named Maria‚” author Judith Ortiz Cofer reflects on her experiences being stereotyped as a Latin woman. There are numerous stereotypes that Latin women are subjected to. Cofer shares a few of the ones she has had to face throughout her life. Cofer was judged based on her clothing‚ her maturity level‚ and her job. With all
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