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A university teacher proposes a research project on 'why parents are apathetic to the university programs'. Which of the following research methods will be most appropriate for the project?

A university teacher proposes a research project on 'why parents are apathetic to the university programs'. Which of the following research methods will be most appropriate for the project? Correct Answer Participant - observation method

A university teacher proposes a research project on 'why parents are apathetic to the university programs'. Participant - observation method will be most appropriate for the project.

Participant-observation method:

  • It is the process to learn about the activity of people
  • The data collected by itself
  • The researcher not only observe the activity of the group but also take part in the group activity
  • Here the researcher can play four roles
    • Complete observer
    • Participant as observer
    • Observer as participant
    • Complete participant
  • Why parents are apathetic to the university programs can easily understand to directly talk to them or observe their activity towards any program.
Research Characteristics Example
Experimental research
  • it is a scientific method of study
  • the main purpose is to determine the relationship between the variable
  • Rejection or acceptance of the Hypothesis is a major part of this research
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Historical research
  • It is a collection of techniques and guidelines used by a researcher based on the historical aspects
  • A researcher seeks to test the truthfulness of the reports of observations made by others
  • It is an investigation of the development of past events and their impact on the present and future
  • It depends on both primary and secondary data
  • It is a qualitative method
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Ex post facto method
  • The research starts after the fact have occurred
  • The investigation starts 'after the fact'
  • It is also known as casual comparative research
  • The researcher identified the event that already occurred
  • Manipulation is not possible in this research
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P: Others, however, will engage themselves to teach as well as to learn.
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R: But here again, it is the special manner of the pedagogic enterprise which distinguishes a university.
S: A place of learning without this could scarcely be called university.
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