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Are You Research Ready?

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What are the two types of research questions?

Theoretical and empirical

Theoretical and practical

Empirical and practical

Conceptual and practical (correct)

When writing technical definitions, what is the benefit of identifying the category a term belongs in?

It helps to make the definition more complex

It can confuse the reader

It is not necessary to identify the category

It helps to clarify the term's meaning (correct)

What is the correct tense to use when writing a précis?

Future tense

Past tense (correct)

Conditional tense

Present tense

What is the meaning of the word "précis"?

A condensed summary of a text Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to conducting research focuses on understanding social interactions?

Qualitative Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective précis?

Subjective Signup and view all the answers

What should a writer avoid doing when writing a précis?

Including additional information not mentioned in the original text Signup and view all the answers

What should be included when identifying the distinct parts and characteristics of a term?

What makes the term different from other similar terms Signup and view all the answers

How should a writer approach writing a précis?

Objectively Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of quantitative research?

To test hypotheses Signup and view all the answers

When defining a term's functions, what is important to state?

The term's purpose or use Signup and view all the answers

Why is studying the text important before writing a précis?

To understand the main argument, support, and structure of the text Signup and view all the answers

Which data gathering method is commonly used in qualitative research?

Focus group discussions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of research?

To discover and interpret facts about a subject Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research involves collecting information to answer a question.
There are two types of research questions: conceptual and practical.
The main approaches to conducting research are qualitative and quantitative.
Qualitative research focuses on understanding social interactions and uses non-randomly selected subjects.
Quantitative research tests hypotheses and uses randomly selected subjects.
Qualitative data gathering methods include focus group discussions, interviews, and observation.
Quantitative data gathering methods include surveys, telephone interviews, and online polls.
Research aims to discover and interpret facts about a subject.
Research can be tedious and challenging, especially when writing a research report.
Research helps readers understand a subject better or offers information on how to address a problem.

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Sharpen your research skills with this quiz! Test your knowledge on the types of research questions, approaches to conducting research, and data gathering methods. Discover the importance of research and how it can offer valuable insights into a subject or problem. Whether you're a student or professional, this quiz is a great way to brush up on your research skills and improve your understanding of this essential process.