Chapter 1: Introduction to Research Content
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What is the main characteristic of the Method of tenacity?

  • Information accepted because it has always been believed (correct)
  • Information accepted based on hunch beliefs
  • Information accepted through interpretation of data
  • Information accepted based on authority

Which statement best describes the Method of intuition?

  • Information accepted through critical assumptions
  • Information accepted based on hunch beliefs (correct)
  • Information accepted through interpretation of data
  • Information accepted based on empirical evidence

What is the biggest limitation of the Method of tenacity?

  • No method for correcting erroneous ideas (correct)
  • Relies on empirical evidence
  • Involves critical assumptions
  • Requires interpretation of data

Which method involves accepting information because it is supported by superstition?

<p>Method of tenacity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Scientific method?

<p>Obtain better-quality answers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Old French word 'cerchier'?

<p>To search or seek (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is research done 'many times' according to the text?

<p>To be certain that something really occurs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity best describes research according to the text?

<p>Data collection activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Madame Curie discover through repetitive experiments?

<p>Radium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is NOT used to describe research in the text?

<p>Relaxation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the telephone according to the text?

<p>Alexander Graham Bell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons for conducting research?

<p>To validate past information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of learning Research Method according to the text?

<p>To evaluate claims in everyday media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic defines how research usually starts?

<p>Follows a specific plan or procedure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to divide the main problem into subproblems in research?

<p>To have a clearer approach to solving the main problem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of learning Research Method mentioned in the text?

<p>To discover how to acquire knowledge and make decisions using the scientific method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is clear articulation of a goal required in research?

<p>To provide a direction and focus for the research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of relying on feelings for obtaining knowledge?

<p>It does not provide accurate information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of using methods of authority to obtain answers?

<p>Often accepts expert's statements as fact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the rational method considered a good approach for seeking answers?

<p>It relies on logical reasoning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common shortcoming of relying on the rational method exclusively for obtaining knowledge?

<p>It might not consider emotional or intuitive aspects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the rational method differ from the method of authority in seeking knowledge?

<p>Rational method uses logical reasoning, while method of authority relies on experts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major limitation of the rational method of drawing conclusions?

<p>Assumes the premise statements are true (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophy is the Empirical Method based on?

<p>Empiricism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concern when using the Empirical Method for acquiring knowledge?

<p>Misinterpretations of observations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves formulating specific questions and systematically finding answers?

<p>Scientific Method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes people not very good at logical reasoning according to the text?

<p>Emotional bias in arguments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can the Empirical Method be time-consuming and sometimes dangerous?

<p>Involves direct observation or personal experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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