Research & Development Part 2 TED | Dr. Jessee | Spr 2013

Key Terms Research systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions Development systematic application of knowledge or understanding, directed toward the production of useful materials, devices, and systems or methods, including design, development, and improvement of prototypes and new processes to meet specific requirements converts knowledge into a physical form

Other key vocabulary... Data: collections of facts, like values or measurements Risk analysis: minimize unwanted side effects of a new technology

Protect & Control Patent: government helps inventors & innovators of technology protect and control the use of their ideas for a limited time Copyright: form of protection provided to the authors of "original works of authorship" including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works, both published and unpublished Trademark: used to protect a word, symbol, device, or name that is used in commerce

Statistical Data Qualitative Deals with descriptions Data can be observed but not measured Colors, textures, smells, tastes, appearance, beauty, etc. Qualitative → Quality Quantitative Deals with numbers Data which can be measured Length, height, area, volume, weight, speed, time, temperature, humidity, sound levels, cost, members, ages, etc. Quantitative → Quantity

Statistical Data Qualitative Oil Painting blue/green color, gold frame smells old and musty texture shows brush strokes of oil paint Freshman Class friendly demeanors civic minded environmentalists positive school spirit Quantitative Oil painting picture is 10" by 14" surface area of painting is 140 sq. in. Freshman Class 672 students 394 girls, 278 boys 68% on honor roll 150 students accelerated in mathematics

Statistical Data Qualitative Examples Observations Interviews Focus groups Case study Non-statistical (methods vary) Quantitative Examples Surveys/questionnaires Pre/post tests Existing databases Statistical analysis