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Rehab Research
Chapter 6- Research Paradigms
Question | Answer |
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What three paradigms are identified in research? | 1. quantitative paradigm, 2. qualitative paradigm, 3. single-subject paradigms |
What are the five assumptions of the quantitative paradigm? | 1. single-object reality, 2. independence of investigator and subjects, 3. generalizability of results, 4. determining causation, 5. value free |
What are some of the quantitative methods of research? | theory developed in advance of the conduct of research, elaborate inclusion and exclusion criteria for subjects, desire for a high level of precision in measurements, determine cause and effect, control of extraneous variables |
What are five assumptions of the qualitative paradigm? | multiple constructed realities, interdependence of investigator and subjects, results specific to time and context, no causation, value laden |
What are some of the qualitative methods of research? | recognize that the participants in the inquiry will define other versions of what is important, purposely select individuals, "human measurement", no manipulation/control of research setting |
What are some of the assumptions of the single-subject paradigm? | the effectiveness of treatment is subject and setting dependent; research should reflect the idiographic nature of practice by focusing on the study of individuals |
What are some of the methods of single-subject studies? | research operates from an a priori theoretical foundation, purposeful selection of the participant, precise measurement with repeated measures taken, experimental manipulation, control of extraneous factors |