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This glossary indexes frequently used research terms. Glossary entries come from different sources: imports, and manual entries by users. The first bulk of glossaries was imported directly from the book Exploring educational research literacy. Others are manually added by different users over time.
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Factor AnalysisA particular type of model building in Quantitative Research where related variables are combined to create higher-order explanatory factors. | ||
FallibilityA principle in scientific research that states that any finding is not certain, no matter how solid the evidence so far, and could end up being proven wrong. | ||
False NegativeAnother name for a Power Error, where the statistical test is too stringent and so significant results cannot be identified. Is also called a Type II Error. | ||
False PositiveAnother name for a Confidence Error, where the statistical test is too lenient and so the results cannot be trusted. Is also called a Type I Error. | ||
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Focus GroupA research strategy in Qualitative Research where six to eight Participants are asked a systematic number of questions to get at both individual and group understandings. | ||