Handout 1–3 Methods of Research Research‚ systematic inquiry aimed at the discovery of new knowledge‚ is a central ingredient of the scientific method in psychology. It provides the key to understanding the degree to which hypotheses (and the theories behind them) are accurate. Just as we can apply different theories and hypotheses to explain the same phenomena‚ we can use a number of alternative methods to conduct research. In this exercise‚ you will learn more about several methods of research
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The Comparative Method: systematic correspondences and comparative reconstruction; protolanguages Comparative reconstruction (CR) ′Similar words with similar meanings - in different languages (or with meanings which might oncehave been similar) may have descended from some common but now lost ancestor form. ′It is possible to reconstruct those earlier ancestral forms. ′Forms that are reconstructed rather than attested (i.e.‚ recorded in texts or inscriptions) are marked with an asterisk *in
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subject: Teaching Method Concept: Learning Process Constructs: * Traditional Classroom teaching * Active Learning Methods * Teaching with Instruments * Teaching Through Tour * Teaching By Creating Pressure Questions: * Traditional Classroom Teaching 1. What system has been followed for traditional teaching? 2. What elements are used in this teaching method? 3. How the traditional teaching has been given? 4. Is it a time sufficient method?? 5. Can students
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Statistical Methods 2011Fal Quiz #1--Key Date: 10/25/2011 A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (50%) 1. Temperature is an example of a variable that uses a. the ratio scale b. the interval scale c. the ordinal scale d. either the ratio or the ordinal scale 2. The nominal scale of measurement has the properties of the a. ordinal scale b. only interval scale c. ratio scale d. None of these alternatives is correct. 3. Statistical studies in which researchers control variables of
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References: I.P.A (Institute of Public Administration)‚ 2010‚ Research Method Handbook. Verlinden.J. A. 2010 beginner guide to communication research method. H.Learn‚ 2008. Analyse this‚ Learn how to analyse data [online] available at http://learnhigher.ac.uk/analysethis/index.html [accessed 22 November 2011] H.J. Streubert and D.R. Carpenter (1999). Qualitative
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This assignment gave me the opportunity to computerize a manual membership system of Richard’s Tennis Club using various methods and techniques. The computerization of this system introduced several advantages but also created some limitations. The first report in task 1 had to contain a list of all the paid up members. To compile this list‚ the expiry date of each member was calculated depending upon the type of membership. Once the expiry date was set‚ this date was compared to the variable ‘today’
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appraisal methods Companies use different methods of performance appraisal methods to identify strengths and weaknesses. Employees are conducted by several methods: Management by objective (MBO) This method is based on the focal point agreed by managers and employees and based on the objectives‚ and time line‚ the findings final results are in. this method is effective because of the objectives transparency with employees and inputs given to help them grow. Ranking Method This method of ranking
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evaluation by ranking method Job evaluation by ranking method 1. Overview of ranking The ranking method is simple to understand and practice and it is best suited for a small organization. Jobs are compared to each other based on the overall value of the job to the organization. The ‘worth’ of a job is usually based on judgements of skill‚ effort (physical and mental)‚ responsibility (supervisory and fiscal)‚ and working conditions. 2. Advantages of ranking • Simple. “Alternation” method ranks “highest”
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Endangered languages: what is to be done‚ and why? The threat to linguistic resources is now recognized as a worldwide crisis. Language death is what happens when the last speaker of a particular language dies‚ or when a language community ceases to exist. It is an extinction that is happening on a massive scale and with astonishing speed. According to Krauss (1992a)‚ as many as half of the estimated 6‚000 languages spoken on earth are "moribund"; spoken only by adults who no longer teach them
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The method of inquiry is based on gathering observable‚ factual and measureable evidence. Basically‚ methods of inquiry are ways that an investigator gathers the information for the case that they are investigating. Methods of inquiry are used in criminal investigation by collecting evidence‚ statement collection‚ and going through electronic databases and even the internet. The methods of inquiry are all used in conjunction to reconstruct the crime scene. The methods are also used by utilizing the
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