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These is glossary of research key terms. This glossary is intended as an aid to professionals and non-professionals who find the world of research somewhat intimidating. While it is impossible to cover all the terms that can be confusing, this document briefly defines some of the more common terms and concepts.

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Term Definition
Game Theory
Simplification of human behaviour to a series of games that can be modelled, often mathematically.  Includes games of 'chicken', 'Prisoners' dilemma' and the Nash equilibrium. Closely related to economics.
 
Gamma
Measure of association appropriate when both of the variables consist of ordered categories.
 
GeneralizingExtending a concept proven in one area to others areas.
 
Grounded theoryA research approach used to develop conceptual categories/theory about social processes inductively from real-world observations (data) from a selected group of people. The researcher may subsequently make further observations to test out the developed categories/theory.
 
Haphazard Sampling
A non-probability sampling scheme in which population elements are chosen based on convenience (e.g., choosing your friends to make up a sample of college students).
 
HegemonyThe constant struggle between social forces to create meaning
 
HermeneuticsDiscovery of meaning (originally in Bible).
 


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