preface

Part 1 Overview
Chapter 1: What is Research?
1.
survey
2.
Quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methods research
1) Overview
2) Features
3.
Examples of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research
1) Example of quantitative research
2) Qualitative research examples
3) Example of mixed methods research
4.
Research procedures
1) Setting research objectives and research questions
2) Analysis of prior research
3) Definition of key concepts
4) Data collection and analysis
5.
Thesis Application Process and Tips for Beginning Researchers
1) Degree application procedure
2) Tips for Beginner Researchers

Part 2: Quantitative Research
Chapter 2: Overview of Quantitative Research
1.
Types of quantitative research
1) Experimental research
2) Non-experimental research (survey research)
2.
Sampling in quantitative research
1) Probabilistic sampling
2) Non-probability sampling
3.
Data collection for quantitative research
1) Type of scale
2) Number of pieces and data
3) Data
4) Questionnaire

Chapter 3 Test Reliability and Test Validity
1.
Covariance and correlation coefficient
1) Covariance
2) Correlation coefficient
3) Notes
2.
Reliability
1) Observation score = True score + Error
2) Reliability calculation formula
3) Cronbach's alpha coefficient
4) Objectivity: Reliability of scoring
5) Factors affecting reliability
3.
Validity
1) Content validity
2) Criterion-related validity
3) Recruitment feasibility
4.
Relationship between reliability and validity

Chapter 4: Experimental Design and Validity Threats
1.
Experimental design and internal validity
1) Experimental design and causal inference
2) Random sampling and random assignment, true experimental design and quasi-experimental design
3) Threats to internal validity
4) Quasi-experimental design and threats to internal validity
2.
Threats to external validity and construct validity
1) Threats to external validity
2) Threat factors to recruitment validity
3.
Relationship between validity threat factors
1) Relationship between internal validity and external validity
2) Relationship between internal validity and recruiting validity
3) Relationship between internal validity and external validity

Chapter 5 Statistical Analysis: Basics
1.
Descriptive statistics
1) Central tendency value
2) Scatterplot
3) Standard score
2.
Random variables and normal distribution
1) Characteristics of random variables
2) Expected value and variance
3) Normal distribution
3.
Central limit theorem
1) Distribution of sample consensus
2) Distribution of sample means
4.
Inferential statistics and statistical hypothesis testing
1) Principles of statistical hypothesis testing
2) Null hypothesis, alternative hypothesis, one-tailed test, two-tailed test
3) Type I error, Type II error, confidence interval, power

Chapter 6 Statistical Analysis: Practice
1.
Descriptive statistics
2.
Inference statistics
1) Continuous DV, Categorical IV
2) Continuous dependent variable, continuous independent variable
3) Continuous dependent variable, continuous & categorical independent variables: ANCOVA
4) Categorical dependent variable, categorical independent variable: Cross-tabulation
5) Categorical dependent variable, continuous or categorical independent variable: Logistic regression analysis
3.
Precautions when interpreting statistical data
1) Know the average properly
2) Interpreting the diagram correctly
3) Draw the diagram properly
4) Don't mistake correlation for causation.
5) Simpson's Paradox

Part 3: Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research

Chapter 7: Overview of Qualitative Research
1.
Paradigm of social science research
2.
Characteristics of qualitative research
3.
Sampling for qualitative research
1) Sampling of extreme or deviant cases
2) Intensive case sampling
3) Maximum variance sampling
4) Critical case sampling
5) Typical case sampling
6) Snowball (chain) sampling
7) Criteria sampling
4.
Data collection for qualitative research
1) Observation
2) Interview
3) Characteristics of observation and interview

Chapter 8: Five Approaches to Qualitative Research: Basics
1.
Five qualitative approaches
1) Narrative inquiry
2) Phenomenological research
3) Grounded theory
4) Cultural technology
5) Case study
6) Comparison of five qualitative approaches
2.
Quality of qualitative research
1) Truthfulness
2) How to improve the quality of qualitative research
3) Qualitative research as academic research
3.
Ethical Considerations in Qualitative Research

Chapter 9 Five Approaches to Qualitative Research: Practice
1.
Narrative Inquiry
1) Necessity of research and research questions
2) Research procedures
3) Notes
2.
phenomenological research
1) Research procedures
2) Notes
3.
grounded theory
1) Research procedures
2) Notes
4.
Cultural Technology Journal
1) Research procedures
2) Notes
5.
Case study
1) Research procedures
2) Notes

Chapter 10: Mixed Methods Research: Basics
1.
survey
1) Definition
2) Research purpose and intent
3) Notation and design diagram
2.
Research design
1) Convergent design
2) Descriptive sequential design
3) Exploratory sequential design
4) Mixed-method experimental design
5) Mixed Methods Case Study Design
3.
Quality of mixed methods research

Chapter 11: Mixed Methods Research: Practice
1.
Choosing a Mixed Methods Research Design Appropriate to Your Research Purpose
1) Convergent design
2) Descriptive sequential design
3) Exploratory sequential design
4) Mixed-method experimental design
5) Mixed Methods Case Study Design
2.
State your research problem
3.
Research subject sampling and data collection
1) Convergent design
2) Descriptive sequential design
3) Exploratory sequential design
4) Mixed-method experimental design
5) Mixed Methods Case Study Design
6) Mixed Methods Research Plan Strategy: Implementation Table
4.
Data analysis and results integration
1) Integration of analysis results of core design
2) Integrated Strategies for Mixed Methods Research: Joint Exhibition Table

Part 4: Writing a Research Plan

Chapter 12: Writing a Research Plan
1.
introduction
1) Necessity of research
2) Research purpose and research questions
3) Research limitations
4) Definition of terms
2.
Theoretical Background: Analysis of Previous Studies
1) The importance of analyzing prior research
2) Content and composition
3) Notes when analyzing prior research
3.
Research methods
1) Chapter structure of research methods in quantitative research
2) Chapter structure of qualitative research research methods
3) Research Methods Chapter Structure of Mixed Methods Research
4.
Choosing a title
5.
Matters concerning description and notation
1) Tense
2) Paragraphs and sentences
3) Persons and abbreviations
4) Number notation
5) Tables and figures
6.
Things to check when writing a research plan

Chapter 13: Research Ethics and APA Citation Format
1.
Research ethics
1) Bioethics
2) Research misconduct
2.
Paraphrasing
1) How to paraphrase
2) Example of paraphrasing
3.
APA citations in the text and references
1) Quote from the text
2) Reference citation

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