All Flashcards
What is AP Research?
Student-driven research to add to the body of knowledge.
Define 'topic of inquiry'.
The specific, detailed focus of your research paper.
What is a 'gap' in research?
An area in the body of knowledge that hasn't been explored yet.
What is the 'body of knowledge'?
Everything already known about your broad focus.
Define 'feasibility' in research.
Being realistic about what you can accomplish in the given timeframe.
What is 'little-r research'?
Using databases to find existing work and identify gaps.
Explain 'credibility' in source selection.
Expertise in your specific research area, not just the broad discipline.
What is the purpose of a literature review?
To summarize and synthesize existing research on your topic, identifying gaps and establishing the context for your study.
What is the purpose of the methodology section?
To describe how you collected and analyzed your data.
What is the main goal of the 'Results/Analysis' section?
To present your findings and interpret their significance.
What is AP Research?
Individualistic, student-driven research to add to the body of knowledge.
Define 'topic of inquiry'.
The specific, detailed focus of your research paper.
What is a 'gap' in research?
An area in the body of knowledge that hasn't been explored yet.
Define 'body of knowledge'.
Everything already known about your broad research focus.
What is 'feasibility' in research?
Being realistic about what you can accomplish in the given timeframe.
Define 'little-r research'.
Using databases to find existing work and identify research gaps.
What does 'credibility' mean in source selection?
Expertise in your specific research area, not just the broad discipline.
Why is proper citation important?
To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism.
What are ethical considerations in research design?
Ensuring informed consent, protecting privacy, and avoiding harm to participants.