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unique case orientation


A perspective adopted by many researchers conducting qualitative observational studies; researchers adopting this orientation remember every study is special and deserves in-depth attention. This is e [..]
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accuracy


A term used in survey research to refer to the match between the target population and the sample.
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ancova


Same method as ANOVA, but analyzes differences between dependent variables.
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anova


A method of statistical analysis broadly applicable to a number of research designs, used to determine differences among the means of two or more groups on a variable. The independent variables are us [..]
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apparency


Clear, understandable representation of the data
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bell curve


A frequency distribution statistics. Normal distribution is shaped like a bell.
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case study


The collection and presentation of detailed information about a particular participant or small group, frequently including the accounts of subjects themselves.
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causal model


A model which represents a causal relationship between two variables.
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causal relationship


The relationship established that shows that an independent variable, and nothing else, causes a change in a dependent variable. Establishes, also, how much of a change is shown in the dependent varia [..]
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causality


The relation between cause and effect.
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