Political Science 3324F/G Lecture 3: Week 3: Introducing Quantitative Research (includes textbook notes)
25 Jul 2017
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Interpret the results i. e. is hypothesis supported, do findings support theory: write up findings, feedback loop once published new theory can emerge, constant loop (somewhat inductive) Is the sample representative of the population: probability sampling eliminates bias by using a random selection process to improve chances of representative sample. Adam khimji: concern with generalizability strong among quantitative researchers used cross- sectional and longitudinal research designs, replication natural science influence, eliminate routine errors, should be able to replicate other scientist"s research. Important that methods used in original study are made explicit so replication is possible. Indicators: provides a method of measuring concepts through definition, nominal definition of a concept describes in words what the concept means, operational definition outlines how the researcher will measure the concept. Internal reliability/consistency extent to which whether multiple measures that are administered at the same time are consistent with each other.
