Text Analysis Flashcards

In Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test, what is the purpose of a literature review in text analysis?

Answer: To survey existing research and identify gaps that the current study addresses

A literature review surveys and synthesizes existing research on a topic, establishing what is already known, identifying gaps or inconsistencies, and providing context and justification for the current study.

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research in Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test?

Answer: Qualitative explores experiences and meanings; quantitative measures and counts numerical data

Qualitative research explores experiences, perceptions, and meanings through methods like interviews and observation. Quantitative research measures variables numerically through surveys, experiments, and statistical analysis.

In Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test, what does "statistical significance" mean?

Answer: The result is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone (typically p < 0.05)

Statistical significance indicates that an observed result is unlikely to have occurred by random chance, typically when the p-value is less than 0.05 (5% probability of occurring by chance).

What is a "control group" in Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test research?

Answer: A group that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a baseline comparison

The control group does not receive the experimental treatment or intervention, providing a baseline against which the experimental group's results can be compared to determine the effect of the treatment.

In Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test, what is sampling bias?

Answer: A systematic error where some members of a population are more likely to be selected than others

Sampling bias occurs when the method of selecting participants systematically favors certain characteristics over others, resulting in a sample that does not accurately represent the target population.

What is the purpose of peer review in Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test text analysis?

Answer: To have qualified experts evaluate research quality before publication

Peer review involves independent evaluation of research by qualified experts in the field, assessing methodology, validity, significance, and contribution to knowledge before publication.