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  Quasi-Experimental Research “Resemblance” is the definition of “quasi.” Individuals are not randomly allocated to conditions or orders of conditions, even though the  regression analysis  is changed. As a result, quasi-experimental research is research that appears to be experimental but is not. The directionality problem is avoided in quasi-experimental research since the regression analysis is altered before the multiple regression is assessed. However, because individuals are not randomized at random, there are likely to be additional disparities across conditions in quasi-experimental research. As a result, in terms of internal consistency, quasi-experiments fall somewhere between correlational research and actual experiments. The key component of a true experiment is randomly allocated, groups. This means that each person has an equivalent chance of being assigned to the experimental group or the control group, depending on whether they are manipulated or...

  Historical Research: The systematic collection and evaluation of data to describe, explain, and understand actions or events that occurred sometime in the past. There is no manipulation or control of variables as in experimental research. An attempt is made to reconstruct what happened during a certain period of time as completely and accurately as possible. Historical research is “the systematic collection and objective evaluation of data related to past occurrences in order to test hypotheses concerning causes, effects, or trends of those events which may help to explain present events and anticipate future events” (Gay, 1981). According to Isaac and Michael, historical research involves reconstructing “the past systematically and objectively by collecting, evaluating, verifying, and synthesizing evidence to establish facts and reach defensible conclusions, often in relation to particular hypotheses” (1981) The Purposes of Historical Research   ◦ To make people...

  DEFINITION Experimental research is a form of comparative analysis in which you study two or more variables and observe a group under a certain condition or groups experiencing different conditions. By assessing the results of this type of study, you can determine correlations between the variables applied and their effects on each group. Experimental research uses the scientific method to find preferable ways of accomplishing a task for providing a service ( Indeed Editorial Team, 2023) . CHARACTERISTICS Experimental research has specific characteristics derived from its methods of analysis ( Formplus, 2020). Some of those characteristics are the following: Dependent variables and independent variables All experimental research starts from dependent or fixed variables (which serve as a control group). These have to be contrasted with the independent variables, which are those that the researcher manipulates to obtain certain results. Controlled conditions The experiments a...

DEFINITION Qualitative research  is the naturalistic study of social meanings and processes, using interviews, observations, and the analysis of texts and images.  In contrast to quantitative researchers, whose statistical methods enable broad generalizations about populations (for example, comparisons of the percentages of U.S. demographic groups who vote in particular ways), qualitative researchers use in-depth studies of the social world to analyze how and why groups think and act in particular ways (Roberts, 2022). CHARACTERISTICS  According to Kalum (2023), Qualitative research is an approach to research that focuses on understanding the subjective experiences, perspectives, and meanings of individuals and groups. Some of the key characteristics of qualitative research include: Emphasis on context Qualitative research focuses on the context in which people experience and interpret events, rather than just the events t...

  DEFINITION According to  Bhat (2023), the s urvey is a  method of gathering information from a group of individuals by asking them questions. Surveys can be conducted through various mediums such as paper and pencil, online forms, telephone, or face-to-face interviews.  The main goal of a survey is to collect data that is representative of the group being surveyed, allowing researchers to make informed decisions or draw conclusions. To create a successful survey, it’s essential to craft questions that are clear, concise, and unbiased, avoiding leading or loaded questions that could influence the answers. CHARACTERISTICS Surveys represent one of the most used techniques for collecting information on a topic or about people to describe, compare, explain or predict their knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors. Simply, it is a tool used to obtain necessary information (Bhat,  2023) . 1. Sample and Sample Determination First, a sample also referred to as the audi...