a theory
acquiescent response set
attributes
available records
bias
cohort studies
common systematic errors
concept
constant
constructing measurement instruments
control variable
cross-sectional studies
curvilinear relationships
deduction
deductive method
dependent variable
description research
direct observation
evaluation research
explanation research
exploration research
how do questionnaires provide a method of collecting data by?
hypothesis
independent variable
induction
induction method
interval level of measurement
longitudinal studies
mediating variable (intervening variable)
moderating variables
negative, or inverse relationships
nominal definition
nominal level of measurement
operational definition
ordinal level of measurement
panel studies
positive relationship
qualitative research
quantitative research
random errors
ratio level of measurement
relationships
reliability
reliability and validity are defined and handled differently in
self reports
social desirability bias
spurious relationship
trend studies
validity
variable