STUDY QUESTIONS #3

Midterm Week 1
1. Describe the different components of Methodology
2. Differentiate qualitative from quantitative research design
3. Discuss the features of a qualitative research design
4. Compare/contrast the subtypes of qualitative research designs
5. Discuss the features of a quantitative research design
6. Compare/contrast the subtypes of quantitative research designs
7. Differentiate manipulation, control & randomization
8. Differentiate sample from population
9. Describe the different types of sampling method
10.Discuss the threats to validity & reliability of research. Give specific example
NB:
1. Answers must be handwritten (as usual), strongly requiring
appropriate in-text and bibliographic citation using the APA format.
Technical guidelines must be strictly followed.
2. Please download EPI-INFO 3.5.4. (or newer version). Its free; just
click on this link:
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/epiinfo/html/downloads.ht
3. Be ready with the incidence &/or prevalence rate of your topic (LBP,
stroke, CTS, etc), either based on foreign or local literature.
4. All examples must be related to PT.