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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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Effect size
is a way of quantifying the difference between two groups. For example, in this study, one group of classes has had an 'experimental' treatment and the other has not (the 'control'). The effect size is a measure of the effectiveness of the treatment. An effect size of 0.4 for example means that the average person in the experimental group is higher than 66% of the control group.
 
ElaborationThe process of adding a control variable into the analysis.
 
Elements of a PopulationIn the context of sampling, elements are cases -- units of observation. They are the things being sampled. In general, elements are persons.
 
Emic perspective (emic view)A term used by ethnographers to refer to the insider's or native's view of his or her world (see also etic perspective).
 
Empirical regularitiesWhere correlation is found between two variables (not necessarily cause and effect)
 
EmpiricismApproach that assumes that truth comes only from direct experience.
 
Ethnicityof or pertaining to combinations of race, culture, nationality and/or religion.
 


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