COM 297 Midterm: COM297 Exam 1 Study Guide.pdf
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Spring 2010: differentiate quantitative research from qualitative research in terms of the general research objectives, methods for gathering data, how concepts are measured, data analysis, and theory construction. Keyton. : distinguish among questions of value, policy, fact, and questions of variable relations. Which questions do social scientists seek to answer: define theory. Be prepared to identify different types of research questions (descriptive, difference, & relationship) and hypotheses (difference vs. relationship) (see handout distributed in class): identify key characteristics associated with the scientific method of knowing (see pp. Keyton): identify and describe major sections (and subsections) of a scientific research report. Identify at least three criteria one may use to evaluate the credibility of documents (e. g. , books and journal articles) for use in a research report. [these topics will be covered in next tuesday"s class. ] Exam 1 will cover chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 17 in keyton (2006); andersen"s chapter titled.
