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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
Meta-analysis
A statistical technique for combining and integrating the data derived from a number of experimental studies undertaken on a specific topic.
 
MetaphysicalIdeas that cannot be proven. Knowledge beyond the bounds of experience.
 
Method slurring
This term is used to describe the tendency of some researchers to combine qualitative research approaches without adequately acknowledging the epistemological origins and assumptions that underpin the methodologies they are blending.
 
Methodological Individualism
1. Break down phenomena into their smallest parts. 2. Use these to deduce development of more complex phenomena.
 
Methodological PluralismNo approach is better than another. Multiple views enrich.
 
MimeticExact duplicate. Positivist view that everything can be precisely defined in 'mimetic' statements.
 
Missing dataCases for which we do not know the proper category into which to place the case.
 


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