Descriptive Research Overview
18 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which type of research involves theory testing or elaboration of a theory?

  • Descriptive research
  • Theoretical research (correct)
  • Empirical research
  • Evaluation research
  • What type of research is characterized by focusing on collecting data to ascertain the effects of planned change?

  • Empirical research
  • Practitioner Inquiry (correct)
  • Descriptive research
  • Theoretical research
  • What is the key characteristic of Scholarly Inquiry?

  • Theory-based
  • Data-based
  • Text-based (correct)
  • People-based
  • What is the primary focus of Practitioner Inquiry?

    <p>Interacting with people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research presents a profile of a group or describes a process, mechanism, or relationship?

    <p>Descriptive research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Empirical research from other types of research?

    <p>Theory testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of highlighting gaps in knowledge from previous research studies?

    <p>To show opportunities for further research and knowledge enhancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to have a solid methodology section in a research project?

    <p>To estimate the financial needs accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the researcher describe in 'Procedures for treating data'?

    <p>How data is analyzed and interpreted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statistical technique is mentioned as a good tool for testing hypotheses related to classical economic theory?

    <p>Regression analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mathematical programming models address a range of economic and policy analysis questions?

    <p>Non-linear and dynamic models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is appropriate scheduling important in research?

    <p>To ensure efficient progress and completion of the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic shared by different research models?

    <p>Focus on methodology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some researchers claim superiority for a specific research method?

    <p>Dogmatic beliefs about research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect in conducting technically correct, practically efficient, and ethically sound research?

    <p>Making sponsors aware of limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do professional associations and universities play in protecting research subjects?

    <p>Providing legal protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect should be considered when choosing the most appropriate research methods?

    <p>The availability of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the part of a paper that is typically read the most?

    <p>'Choosing a Research Topic' section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Descriptive Research Quiz
    3 questions

    Descriptive Research Quiz

    RemarkableAmazonite avatar
    RemarkableAmazonite
    Descriptive Research Quiz
    5 questions
    Uso de hipótesis en la investigación
    10 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser