18 Questions
Which type of research involves theory testing or elaboration of a theory?
Theoretical research
What type of research is characterized by focusing on collecting data to ascertain the effects of planned change?
Practitioner Inquiry
What is the key characteristic of Scholarly Inquiry?
Text-based
What is the primary focus of Practitioner Inquiry?
Interacting with people
Which type of research presents a profile of a group or describes a process, mechanism, or relationship?
Descriptive research
What distinguishes Empirical research from other types of research?
Theory testing
What is the purpose of highlighting gaps in knowledge from previous research studies?
To show opportunities for further research and knowledge enhancement
Why is it crucial to have a solid methodology section in a research project?
To estimate the financial needs accurately
What does the researcher describe in 'Procedures for treating data'?
How data is analyzed and interpreted
Which statistical technique is mentioned as a good tool for testing hypotheses related to classical economic theory?
Regression analysis
What type of mathematical programming models address a range of economic and policy analysis questions?
Non-linear and dynamic models
Why is appropriate scheduling important in research?
To ensure efficient progress and completion of the research
What is a common characteristic shared by different research models?
Focus on methodology
Why do some researchers claim superiority for a specific research method?
Dogmatic beliefs about research
What is a key aspect in conducting technically correct, practically efficient, and ethically sound research?
Making sponsors aware of limitations
What role do professional associations and universities play in protecting research subjects?
Providing legal protection
Which aspect should be considered when choosing the most appropriate research methods?
The availability of resources
What is the part of a paper that is typically read the most?
'Choosing a Research Topic' section
Learn about the basic facts, people, and concerns in descriptive research. Understand how to formulate questions for future research and use descriptive research when little information is available on an issue. Explore how descriptive research presents profiles of groups, processes, mechanisms, relationships, or backgrounds in applied research contexts.
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