Research Methods Kin 250

recipe Repeatable; replication

Gather key ingredients Proscribe order of mixing; speed and timing Create a design from various manipulations Measure effects Apply a critical analyses

Introduce Chapter Include an introductory paragraph in each chapter of the thesis ending with a statement leading into the content of the chapter Identify participants Describe the tasks Define the variables Create the design Determine an appropriate analysis

Examine methods chapters from quantitative theses 1. Observe structure and order including format 2. Inspect content

Sampling techniques Sample size Delimitations Distinguishing characteristics Age Sex Race Physical observations

Key descriptions of standardized equipment and measures The electric mixer (XXX watts?), the bowls (plastic or Corning?)

Type Reliability and validity Difficulty Age appropriateness Trials Length of trial The ingredients: when, how much, type; order

Pilot study Detailed in such a way that anyone can carry out the same procedures and get the same results again Type 1 error Type 2 error Provide references to appendices Consent form Instructions Process frameworks or models

Dependent Measure (Effect, Variable, Factor, or Score) Independent Effects (Measure, Variable, Factor, or Score) Possible interaction effects

Match analysis to design Use type of measure to help determine appropriateness of analysis Taste product and provide critical analysis of its flavor

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