Author Question: Describe the difference on the continuum of formal and informal sources of research ideas. What ... (Read 83 times)

brutforce

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
Describe the difference on the continuum of formal and informal sources of research ideas.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why would counterbalancing help overcome problems of order effects?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



frejo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 349
Answer to Question 1

On the continuum of formal and informal sources of research ideas, the least formal sources arise from individual situations that increase our curiosity and ask us to wonder why did that happen? Slightly more formal questions arise in the context of problem solving in a particular situation. Then there is the situation in which a researcher wants to pursue a research question that somebody has already begun studying. Finally, the most formal kind of research arises from a test of a well-developed theory that makes specific predictions that can be falsified.

Answer to Question 2

Counterbalancing helps overcome sequence and order effects by spreading the results of those effects across condition. Thus a participant who goes through condition A then B might perform differently in B because of the experience with A. Another participant who goes through B then A will have his or her performance affected in condition A rather than B. Thus, order effects will be spread out over the different conditions.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library